Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 241:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He was asked to give copious, examples to appear convincing

A. Concrete
B. Rigid
C. Cogent
D. Many

Question 242:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:Some children mimic their teachers

A. Imitate
B. Mime
C. Ridicule
D. Tease

Question 243:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He works long hour collecting trash to make out a livelihood

A. Try a living
B. Struggle for a living
C. Make a living
D. Carve out a living

Question 244:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:Everybody complained of a lean harvest last year

A. Surplus
B. Abundant
C. Poor
D. Thin

Question 245:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He is very modest in his demands

A. Honest
B. Bogus
C. Extravagant
D. Humble