Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 351:

• JAMB 2003

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The essence of governance is to seek the good and well-being of the majority of the people?

A. Characteristics
B. Importance
C. Secret
D. Goal

Question 352:

• JAMB 2003

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The carpenter built a commodious wardrobe?

A. Wide
B. Gigantic
C. Small
D. Spacious

Question 353:

• JAMB 2003

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The company is to shed three thousand staff this year?

A. Throw up
B. Placate
C. Lay off
D. Demote

Question 354:

• JAMB 2003

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around?

A. Change
B. Deteriorate
C. Improve
D. Stagnate

Question 355:

• JAMB 2003

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The man's story sounded plausible to his audience?

A. Credible
B. Entertaining
C. Fantastic
D. Credulous