Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 541:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

Barely six months after his father's demise, he has nothing left again of his patrimony


A. Inheritance
B. Property
C. Reputation
D. Valuables

Question 542:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

His grandfather was one of the few patriotic Nigerians who ever lived.

A. Obedient
B. Lover of Nigeria
C. Calculative
D. Careless

Question 543:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

Many people believed that such an action is unbecoming of a leader


A. Forthcoming
B. Not befitting
C. Unwanted
D. Not necessary

Question 544:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

The governor was incoherent in his speech

A. Uncoordinated
B. Talkative
C. Confused
D. Eloquent

Question 545:

• JAMB 2021

choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist

A. Fist made of iron
B. Severe in treatment
C. Difiicult to please
D. Strong as iron