Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 81:

• JAMB 2019

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket
Okibe was rusticated for his derogatory remark about the principal

A. Complimentary
B. Unwarranted
C. Lack luster
D. Unsavoury

Question 82:

• JAMB 2019

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket
Some men will continue to cause offences until they are given [a taste of their own medicine]

A. Placated
B. Revenged on
C. Cured
D. Recompensed for

Question 83:

• JAMB 2019

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket
Justice is difficult to enforce because people are unwilling to accept any loss of [sovereignty]

A. Positing
B. Leadership
C. Autonomy
D. Kingdom

Question 84:

• JAMB 2019

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket
There are still [virtous] women in our society today

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

Question 85:

• JAMB 2019

Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket.
This type of response is [typical] of a lazy teacher

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