Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 101:

• JAMB 1982

Choose the word or phrase from options A - E which has the nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentences:
The general promised the soldier would go back to the barracks

A. Barricade
B. Army
C. Military trainig school
D. Soldiers' quarters
E. Civilian quarters

Question 102:

• JAMB 1982

Choose the word or phrase from options A - E which has the nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentences:
My mother has refused to come to live in Lagos because she prefers the tranquil life in the village to the hurly burly of the city.

A. Free
B. Properous
C. Peaceful
D. Decent
E. Happy

Question 103:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
It is sheer fantasy to believe that there could never be a miscalculation by any nation that has atomic weapons. Fantasy means

A. Dream
B. Hope
C. Nonsense
D. Joke
E. Stupidity

Question 104:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The ingenious scheme of the robber broke down because of the efficiency of the police officer. Ingenious here means

A. Suspicious
B. Ambitious
C. Deceitful
D. Clever
E. Stupid

Question 105:

• JAMB 1983

In the question below select the option which best express the meaning of the phrase or word underlined:
When kerosine was poured on the fire, the effect was instantaneous

A. Momentary
B. Momentous
C. Amazing
D. Terrifying
E. Immediate