Antonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 186:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
My friend was reduced to beggary by various ill-advised business deals?

A. Affluence
B. Penury
C. Infleuence
D. Poverty

Question 187:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Measures were taken to authenticate the number of the booklets received?

A. Reaffirm
B. Discredit
C. Discountenance
D. Count

Question 188:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
He urged other progressives in the country to join forces with his association?

A. Radicals
B. Conservatives
C. Pessimists
D. Activists

Question 189:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Adama's father simply condoned her bad habits instead of punishing her appropriately?

A. Opposed
B. Blamed
C. Accepted
D. Forbade

Question 190:

• JAMB 1997

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The undesirable elements who perpetuate these vices are never detected?

A. Aggravate
B. Overlook
C. Discontinue
D. Encourage