Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 251:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:Garba always puts his shoulder to the wheel

A. Sits with his shoulder straight when driving
B. Works energetically at the task in hand
C. Performs tasks assigned him grudgingly
D. Holds the steering wheel firmly when he is driving

Question 252:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees

A. Kept
B. Failed to keep
C. Failed to approve
D. Failed to sign

Question 253:

• JAMB 1992

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

A. Credible
B. Creditable
C. Gullible
D. Fallible

Question 254:

• JAMB 1992

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The company has gone under

A. Suffered some loss
B. Broken up
C. Become broke
D. Become bankrupt

Question 255:

• JAMB 1992

In question below fill the gap with the appropriate option:
Before mechanization, workers ... water out of fabrice with their hands

A. Wring
B. Wrung
C. Wrang
D. Wringed