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UTME / JAMB 1995
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The videotape recorder was made obsolete by the introduction of the satellite dish.
A
antiquated
B
useless
C
fashionable
D
functional
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "obsolete" means no longer in use, outdated, or no longer useful, usually because something newer or better has replaced it. Functional means working properly, useful, and in operation, which is directly opposite of obsolete.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10633)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
Segun is somebody who always follows his own inclinations?
A
impusles
B
aversions
C
dispositions
D
deviations
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
aversion is the feeling of repugnance (contradiction) towards something with a desire to avoid or turn from it. it is also a strong dislike or disinclination to an object, subject or point of view.
example;
"they made plain their aversion to the use of force"
synonyms:
dislike, opposition, contradiction, disinclination, abhorrence,
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10635)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The poor man is compelled to languish in his poverty-stricken situation?
A
luxuriate in
B
deteriorate in
C
suffer in
D
laugh at
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10637)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The engineers have been urged to make a prototype of the long-awaited Nigerian car.
A
specimen
B
original
C
copy
D
drawing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A prototype is an early or preliminary version of a product, used as a model to test concepts. The opposite of this would be the original or final version, as a prototype is not the finished product.
Specimen refers to an example or sample, which is similar in meaning to a prototype. Copy refers to a duplicate. Drawing refers to a sketch or design.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10639)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The young man's behavior showed that he was at the top of the tree?
A
at the highest position in his profession
B
confused
C
at a point of preparedness to show good example
D
arrogant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10643)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning of the underlined word.
The chairman's reaction was a storm in a tree cup
A
situated for the occasion
B
less serious than it appeared to be
C
more serious than necessary
D
greatly diminished in scope
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The idiom "a storm in a teacup" (mistakenly written as tree cup in the question) means an exaggerated reaction to something insignificant. It suggests that the issue is less serious than it seems.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10646)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Do this job while I am away, but take your time?
A
be careful
B
be through
C
be fast
D
don't be in a hurry
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Take your time; means not to hurry.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10649)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The judge took issue with the counsel who complained of double standards?
A
agreed with
B
argued with
C
criticized
D
supported
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10652)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
I shuddered in revulsion as i watched the snake slowly swallow the struggling rat?
A
was fascinated
B
was repelled
C
was interested
D
was distressed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10654)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
At that point, the speaker went off a tangent?
A
started to run away like a mad person
B
took to lashing out at the audiance
C
began to discuss unrelated matters
D
chose to recall previous decision
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"went off a tangent" is an idiomatic expression that means deviating from the main subject or topic of discussion and starting to talk about something unrelated or off-topic. The sentence suggests that the speaker started discussing matters that were not directly related to the main point or focus of the conversation. Option C, "began to discuss unrelated matters," is the correct option because it shows that the speaker veered away from the main topic and started talking about things not originally part of the discussion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10655)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The enemy interestingly proved a real bulwarkon that memorable day?
A
protecting force
B
source of trouble
C
troubleshooter
D
tribulation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10658)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
It was evident to whoever listened to his speech that he also had an axe to grind?
A
an account to settle with someone
B
a tool or something to sharpen
C
a bone to pick with someone
D
a personal objective to achieve
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10660)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He might be compelled to take a momentous decision?
A
a voluntary
B
a spontanous
C
an important
D
an involuntry
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10663)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The principal advised the students to bear with him in their present situation since every cloud has a silver lining?
A
every school has its problem
B
every bad situation has something good
C
good things always bring problems
D
difficulties often bring good things
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10667)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Oche's mother advised him to talk very little because still waters run deep?
A
his enemies may be listening
B
there is no pride in talking too much
C
there is wisdom in silence
D
talking too much could lead him into trouble
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10669)