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UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
He lost his voice momentarily
A
in moment
B
in a split seconds
C
for a brief period of time
D
without delay
E
instantly
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 #4441)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The corrupt official had to leave the public service willy-nilly
A
unprepared
B
reluctantly
C
willingly
D
compulsorily
E
by retirement
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "willy-nilly" in the sentence "The corrupt official had to leave the public service willy-nilly" indicates that the official had to leave involuntarily or without having a choice in the matter. The correct option is "compulsorily" This means the sense of being required or compelled to leave.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4442)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
I am yet to write the penultimate paragraph of my essay
A
last but one
B
third to the last
C
second
D
concluding
E
introductory
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 #4443)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
One hindrance to an orderly economic development of the country is large scale fraud and corruption
A
difficult
B
disturbance
C
reason
D
obstacle
E
ritual
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 #4444)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Stephen was blamed for leaving his door ajar during the heavy rainfall.
A
unlocked
B
unbolted
C
open
D
keyless
E
locked
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word “ajar” means slightly open, especially of a door or window.
So in the sentence:
Stephen was blamed for leaving his door ajar during the heavy rainfall.
The closest meaning is open.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4445)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
If people don't want to play the game according to the rule, that is their business
A
their business will suffer
B
it is not their fault
C
they should blame others for it
D
other people will take over their business
E
they will have themselves to blame
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4446)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Nigeria, like most other African countries is predominantly agricultural
A
mainly
B
certainly
C
entirely
D
undoubtedly
E
superficiallly
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 #4447)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Despite increasingly punitive laws against hemp smoking, it is still rising at an alarming rate.
A
devastating
B
examplary
C
barbaric
D
severe
E
satisfactory.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "punitive" refers to something relating to or inflicting punishment. In the given sentence, it mentions "increasingly punitive laws against hemp smoking," indicating that the laws are becoming stricter or more severe in terms of punishment for hemp smoking. Therefore, the option "D. severe" is the one nearest in meaning to "punitive" because it reflects the idea of strictness or harshness in the context of the laws against hemp smoking.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4448)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
You have been asked to change your laissez-faire attitude to work.
A
stupid
B
care-free
C
careful
D
serious
E
responsible
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A laissez-faire attitude refers to a relaxed, nonchalant or hands-off approach where a person does not worry much or strictly control things. In the context of work, it suggests being casual or unconcerned. Closest in meaning, as it suggests a relaxed and unconcerned attitude.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4449)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Since his father's death, Osita has not been able to cope with the tasks of a family head.
A
perform adequately
B
torelate
C
accept
D
assess properly
E
manage
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
cope with simply means (of a person) to deal effectively with something difficult.
to deal successfully with a difficult situation: Example
It must be really hard to cope with three young children and a job.
It's only been a year since he died - how's she coping?
He had so much pressure on him in his job that eventually he just couldn't cope.
Synonyms
contend, deal, manage
Manage as a verb has to do with, to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4450)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
My spell at the university was an unmitigated disaster.
A
an unavoidable
B
a painful
C
a regrettable
D
an unqualified
E
an unfortunate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word “unmitigated” means complete or not lessened in any way. In the sentence. It means the experience was a total or complete disaster. Unqualified means absolute or complete.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4451)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
To be above board is to be
A
afloat
B
on top of a plank
C
above suspicion
D
raised above a board
E
the chairman of a board
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 #4452)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
It is sheer foolhardiness for unarmed policemen to pursue armed robbers
A
nonsense
B
bravery
C
foolishness
D
stupidity
E
foolish risk taking
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4453)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Bankole was a man given to much wine
A
pushed to
B
taken over by
C
addicted to
D
forced to
E
afflicted by
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 #4454)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1985
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The officer refused to be taken in by the report given by the private
A
won over
B
drawn in
C
overtaken
D
deceived
E
invoved
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrasal verb “taken in” means to be deceived, tricked or misled.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4455)