Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 546:

• JAMB 2021

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

The emphasis placed on good moral conduct by the society in the past seems to have been relaxed

A. Avoided
B. Improved
C. Weakened
D. Outdated

Question 547:

• JAMB 2021

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

The matter was considered a private concern of the chairman to handle

A. Personal
B. Known
C. Public
D. Open

Question 548:

• JAMB 2021

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

He was underrated at the preliminary stage of the competition

A. Advance
B. Initial
C. Selection
D. Crucial

Question 549:

• JAMB 2021

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

The office assistant was dismissed for pilfering

A. Fighting
B. Incompetence
C. Stealing
D. Mismanagement