Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 816:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.

All the candidates looked aghast at the first reading of the questions.

A. Relaxed
B. Fulfilled
C. Dismayed
D. Satisfied

Question 817:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.

Joke gave Muhammad a jaunty smile.

A. A cheerful
B. A discouraging
C. An inviting
D. A frightful

Question 818:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.

The first round of the tournament was a doddle.

A. Exasperating
B. Easy
C. Balanced
D. Dodgy

Question 819:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.

The lazy man cast a lustful glance at his neighbour's wife

A. Envious
B. Hateful
C. Quick
D. Covetous

Question 820:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.

The accused him of fomenting political unrest.

A. Guiding
B. Inciting
C. Discouraging
D. Preventing