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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
'Marcus bears watching; remarked Emperor Nero.

  • A. deserves
  • B. needs
  • C. favours
  • D. enjoys
View Answer & Discuss (13) JAMB 1988
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The senior prefect had to carry the can because he refused to identify the culprit
  • A. dispose the can refuse
  • B. accept responsibility
  • C. be made one of the scape goat
  • D. bear the brunt
View Answer & Discuss (3) JAMB 1988
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The senior had the habit of setting the cat among the pigeon whenever matters concerning his constituency came up for debate
  • A. illuminating issues that are not clear
  • B. monopolizing the discussion
  • C. making frequent interruptions in the nature of points of correction
  • D. introducing elements of controversy and confusion
View Answer & Discuss (2) JAMB 1988
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Adah has not been regular at lectures because she has been off colour
  • A. gloomy
  • B. trying to hide her bleached skin
  • C. slightly sick
  • D. upset
View Answer & Discuss (9) JAMB 1988
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
When the man lost his two sons in a motor accident, he cracked up

  • A. became broken-hearted
  • B. became inconsolable
  • C. became slightly deranged
  • D. became temperamental
View Answer & Discuss (15) JAMB 1988
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