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UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Always strive to get what is legitimate?
A
illicit
B
legal
C
good
D
impure
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Legitimate means conforming to the law or to rules.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12337)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Some aspect of their culture are out of date?
A
genuine
B
pragmatic
C
fashionable
D
fake
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Out of date simply means old fashioned.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12338)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
On the first day of her examination, amina felt very confident?
A
excited
B
dull
C
beefed up
D
strung up
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
confident is the feeling or showing certainty about something.
strung up means to be nervous or worried
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12339)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
My father is always very frank about intentions?
A
open
B
objective
C
secretive
D
deceitful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Frank means honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12340)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The speaker was rather bold in his presentation of the case?
A
unfair
B
reserved
C
ashamed
D
formal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Bold means showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12341)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The doctor tried to soothe the patient before the operation?
A
examine
B
treat
C
calm
D
induce
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Soothe means gently calm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12343)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The charge brought against my brother was hardly tenable?
A
sensible
B
defensible
C
meaningful
D
flimsy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Tenable means to be able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12344)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The man described his son a a wilful character?
A
wicked
B
obstinate
C
wild
D
tricky
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Wilful simply is to be intentional; deliberate.
It also used to mean having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12346)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Our teacher described Agbo's story as a phantom?
A
scary
B
realistic
C
fanciful
D
interesting
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Phantom means a figment of the imagination. It is also used to mean something not real; illusory.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12347)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
I find the way she approaches her customers quite repugnant?
A
unpleasant
B
attractive
C
ungodly
D
encouraging
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Repugnant means extremely distasteful; unacceptable
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12348)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Participation in the programme is optional?
A
unnecessary
B
recommended
C
hard to justify
D
a matter of choice
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Optional means available to be chosen but not obligatory
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12350)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Scientists have invented ways of preserving fruits much longer?
A
coined
B
devised
C
arranged
D
organized
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Invent means to be the originator of something.
While 'coined' is used to invent a new word or phrase, 'devised' is used to invent a complex procedure, system or mechanism.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12351)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The attempt to count the population was largely successful?
A
mostly
B
completely
C
hardly
D
totally
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Largely means to a great extent; on the whole; mostly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12353)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The governor has approved the award of the contract?
A
appreciated
B
acknowledged
C
vetoed
D
endorsed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Approved means officially agreed to or accepted as satisfactory.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12354)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
I cannot stand Simon. I find his attitude offensive?
A
unapproachable
B
obnoxious
C
wicked
D
unpardonable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Offensive means causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12356)