Lexis and Structure - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 2586:

• JAMB 2014

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Joke gave Muhammad a jaunty smile.

A. A cheerful.
B. A discouraging.
C. An inviting.
D. A frightful.

Question 2587:

• JAMB 2014

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The first round of the tournament was a doddle.

A. Exasperating.
B. Easy.
C. Balanced.
D. Dodgy.

Question 2588:

• JAMB 2014

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The lazy man cast a lustful glance at his neighbour's wife.

A. Envious.
B. Hateful.
C. Quick.
D. Covetous.

Question 2589:

• JAMB 2014

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
They accused him of fomenting political unrest.

A. Guiding.
B. Inciting.
C. Discouraging.
D. Preventing.

Question 2590:

• JAMB 2014

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
You can learn a great deal just from watching other players.

A. Discover.
B. Invent.
C. Accumulate.
D. Allow.