Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 306:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Some actions of the Nigerian youth have alienated them from those who were sympathetic to their cause?

A. Endeared / kindly
B. Confronted / ill disposed
C. Separated / opposed
D. Estranged / well disposed

Question 307:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The essay topic is nebulous?

A. Vague
B. Incorrect
C. Distinct
D. Clear

Question 308:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her?

A. Intelligent but arrogant
B. Unyielding and obdurate
C. Secure and odious
D. Hardworking and intelligent

Question 309:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor?

A. A short-sighted
B. A clear-sighted
C. A long-sighted
D. A quick-sighted

Question 310:

• JAMB 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Inspite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries?

A. Unkind comments
B. Sad stories
C. Condolence messages
D. Jocular remarks