Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 366:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The presence of the captain makes the sailors ill at ease

A. Uncomfortable
B. Sickly
C. Impatient
D. Easily ill

Question 367:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The press described the efforts of the government in pejorative terms

A. Critical
B. Contemptible
C. Palpable
D. Superlative

Question 368:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The school's badge is the insignia? of office for all the perfects in the school

A. Power
B. Symbol
C. Seal
D. Recognition

Question 369:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Ibro shows enough liberality with his meagre income

A. Generousity
B. Frugality
C. Prodigality
D. Insensitivity

Question 370:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It is a misnomer to call three thousand naira a living wage

A. An incontrovertible assertion
B. An appropriate term
C. A wrong description
D. A mishmash