Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 256:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The chief's brother was a complete nonentity

A. Upstart
B. Vagabond
C. Riff-raff
D. Person ofinexperience

Question 257:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:He won most of his fight because of his unorthodox style

A. Crude
B. Dishonest
C. Aggressive
D. Unconventional

Question 258:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:Jide says he read in the papers that our uncle has been declared a persona non grata by the French government

A. Unwelcome guest
B. Impersonator
C. Ungrateful person
D. Unofficial guest

Question 259:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The vice chancellor, who is a stickler of rules, refused the request by the students for the semester to be rescheduled

A. A puritan
B. A pedanist
C. Disciplinarian
D. An idealist

Question 260:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:The town looked deserted but we moved in with trepidation

A. Confidence
B. Surprise
C. Hesitation
D. Fear