Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 196:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The news of his performance in the sessional examination has made Okechukwu crestfallen

A. Highly irritable
B. Dejected
C. Elated
D. Pompous

Question 197:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The urban environment tends to form the nucleus of a common dialect.

A. Setting
B. Respository
C. Cell
D. Core

Question 198:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:I shall be with you presently

A. Now
B. In a moment
C. At present
D. For the time being

Question 199:

• JAMB 1988

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The builder's taste reflected superfluous grandeur

A. Excellent
B. Superlative
C. Expensive
D. Too much

Question 200:

• JAMB 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Her anxiety was apparent to everyone present at the ceremony

A. Real
B. Visible
C. Transparent
D. Unknown