Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 156:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
This year's harvest is surplus

A. Enough for need
B. Limitless
C. More than enough
D. Plenty

Question 157:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The pressman said that his interview with the Presidents was off the record.

A. Not written on government record books
B. Not intended for publication
C. Not taped
D. Written elsewhere other than the government records

Question 158:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
She realized that she was up against stiff competition when a new large department store was opened next to her small provision store

A. Next to
B. Standing next
C. Opposed to
D. Faced with

Question 159:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
Everybody respects the team leader.

A. Looks up for
B. Looks up on
C. Looks up to
D. Looks up at

Question 160:

• JAMB 1986

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The driver, on seeing the traffic warden, was hesitant to start the engine.

A. Slow
B. Unable
C. Anxious
D. Reluctant