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Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:
After the wife had covered her misdeeds by prevaricating on several occasions, the poor husband accused her point blank of adultery
  • A. bluntly
  • B. pointedly
  • C. emphatically
  • D. unreservedly
  • E. unmistakingly
View Answer & Discuss (9) JAMB 1980
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Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:
The vote of thanks which was elaborately moved by the social secretary did not ring true particularly as the fund raising had been a big failure
  • A. was all lies
  • B. was not honest
  • C. was inaudible
  • D. was not genuine
  • E. was distorted
View Answer & Discuss (3) JAMB 1980
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Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:
I listened with rapt attention as he never suspected that i knew he was telling me a cock and bull story

  • A. a story about a cock
  • B. a story about bull
  • C. an incredible story
  • D. an interesting
  • E. an eye witness story
View Answer & Discuss (19) JAMB 1980
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Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

When a man is immune to an illness, he is

  • A. opposed to it
  • B. attached to it
  • C. hated by it
  • D. protected against it
  • E. addicted to it
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Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:
The two boxers were neck and neck up till the sixth round but in the seventh and final round, the bigger one lost ground
  • A. could no longer stand on his feet
  • B. failed to maintain his position
  • C. was beaten
  • D. became dizzy
  • E. became a punching bag
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