Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2481:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Akin is an inveterate gambler

A. A selfish and self-centred
B. An extremelyunlucky but popular
C. An incurable but fearful
D. A long time incorrigible

Question 2482:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
He was too petrified to give the closing remarks at the conference.

A. Frightened
B. Agitated
C. Delighted
D. Happy

Question 2483:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
During a particular time of the day, the road shimmers in the heat

A. Darkens
B. Lightens
C. Shines
D. Beams

Question 2484:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Every human being is vulnerable to communicable diseases.

A. Liable
B. Lifted
C. Immuned
D. Close

Question 2485:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Mariam looks rather furtive to Shehu

A. Intoxicated
B. Unfriendly
C. Sad
D. Sly