Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 96:

• JAMB 1981

Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
His wife for ten years refused point-blank to leave her matrimonial home even when he brought another woman into the house.

A. Directly
B. Boldly
C. Pointedly
D. Sharply
E. Bluntly

Question 97:

• JAMB 1981

Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
In some parts of India, people are ostracized simply because of their ancestry.

A. Abandoned
B. Shut off from society
C. Refused education
D. Rendered unhappy
E. Hated

Question 98:

• JAMB 1981

Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
We all have both good and bad characteristics. Either is, however, easily manifested in time of crises.

A. Demanded
B. Highlighted
C. Submerged
D. Demonstrated
E. Ridiculed

Question 99:

• JAMB 1981

Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
One of the surest ways to ensure good health is to have a wholesome and adequate diet.

A. Palatable
B. Mixed
C. Hygienic
D. Delicious
E. Health - giving

Question 100:

• JAMB 1982

Choose the word or phrase from the option A-E which has the nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence:
The minister hit on a plan to retain his post after many months of lobbying

A. Beat a plan
B. Drew up a plan
C. Discovered a plan
D. Selected a plan
E. Designed a plan