Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 501:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
There are still virtuous women in our society today

A. Clever
B. Upright
C. Devilsh
D. Intelligent

Question 502:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
That type of response is typical of a lazy teacher

A. Symptomatic
B. Characteristic
C. Universal
D. Incontestable

Question 503:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Akin is an inveterate gambler

A. A selfish and self-centred
B. An extremelyunlucky but popular
C. An incurable but fearful
D. A long time incorrigible

Question 504:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
He was too petrified to give the closing remarks at the conference.

A. Frightened
B. Agitated
C. Delighted
D. Happy

Question 505:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
During a particular time of the day, the road shimmers in the heat

A. Darkens
B. Lightens
C. Shines
D. Beams