Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 141:

• JAMB 1985

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The officer refused to be taken in by the report given by the private

A. Won over
B. Drawn in
C. Overtaken
D. Deceived
E. Invoved

Question 142:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
You are free to leave the hall

A. At an advantage
B. Opportuned
C. At liberty
D. Right

Question 143:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The culprit will surrender their loot to the Customs officials

A. Give away
B. Give out
C. Give in
D. Give up

Question 144:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The discussion became animated

A. Specialized
B. Lively
C. Intellectual
D. Unruly

Question 145:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The rich citizens are often niggardly in their ways

A. Beggarly
B. Sordid
C. Miserly
D. Pompous