Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 371:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His plans boomeranged on him

A. Bounced
B. Fell
C. Catapulted
D. Backfired

Question 372:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The manager's knowledge of the strike is of the utmost importance?

A. Standard
B. Genuine
C. Paramount
D. Basic

Question 373:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
There has been a downturn in the affairs of the company

A. A massive increase
B. A turn-around
C. Little progress
D. A decline

Question 374:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The mottled skin of a person with HIV indicates an advanced stage of its development

A. Brown
B. Spotted
C. Scaly
D. Pimply

Question 375:

• JAMB 2004

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In spite of constant financial support from his father, Udenyi treats his studies with considerable levity

A. Seriousness
B. Enthusiasm
C. Wastefulness
D. Lassitude