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UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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Bola always looks sober
A
excited
B
serious
C
worried
D
hapless
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
sober;serious, sensible, and solemn.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30127)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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Dupe was promoted for her efficiency
A
ability
B
inconsistency
C
incompetence
D
rudness
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Efficient; (of a person) working in a well-organized and competent way.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30128)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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The management wants to consider her reticent behaviour in due course.
A
disapproving
B
disciplinarian
C
contemplative
D
loquacious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Reticent; not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Reserved, withdrawn.
Loquacious; tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30130)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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Election processes often become volatile
A
calm
B
strange
C
sudden
D
latent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
volatile; liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. Tensed, uneasy
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30131)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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Oche entered the principal's office in a rather abrasive manner.
A
gentle
B
rude
C
lackadaisical
D
indifferent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Abrasive; showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30133)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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Otokpa is a member of the ad hoc committee on stock acquisition.
A
improvised
B
formal
C
temporary
D
fact-finding
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Ad hoc; when necessary or needed. something that has been formed or used for a special and immediate purpose, without previous planning.
Formal; done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important occasion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30135)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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His gift to the poor was always infinitesimal
A
large
B
small
C
supportive
D
shameful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Infinitesimal; extremely small.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30136)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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The economist concluded that several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate.
A
affirmed
B
diffused
C
mentioned
D
refuted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Adduced; cite as evidence. To offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis.
Refuted; prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30138)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The presidential system is an antidote to some political ailments.
A
an answer
B
an inquiry
C
a reply
D
an obstacle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Antidote; something that counteracts an unpleasant feeling or situation.
Obstacle; a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30139)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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Ola thought that her father was very callous
A
parlous
B
wicked
C
compassionate
D
cheerful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Callous; showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
compassionate; feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30140)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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He was very much respected, though he had no temporal power
A
spiritual
B
mundane
C
permanent
D
ephemeral
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Temporal; in this context is relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30143)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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The way the workshop was organized was rather hit-and-miss
A
systematic
B
hasty
C
slow
D
funny
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Hit-and-miss; done or occurring at random.
Systematic; done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30144)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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Some men will continue to cause offenses until they are given a taste of their own medicine
A
placated
B
revenged on
C
recompense for
D
cured
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
You use the expression 'A Taste of Your Own Medicine' to indicate that someone is. receiving the same unpleasant experience they've been dishing out to others
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30147)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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Okibe was rusticated for his derogatory remark about the principal
A
complimentary
B
unsavoury
C
unwarranted
D
lack lustre
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Derogatory; showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Unsavoury; unappealing or disagreeable
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30148)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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Justice is difficult to enforce because people are unwilling to accept any loss sovereignty
A
autonomy
B
position
C
leadership
D
kingdom
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
sovereignty; In this context it means people are unwilling to loss their independence. A self-governing state.
Autonomy; the right or condition of self-government.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30149)