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In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The increase in transport fares deterred our club from planning an excursion this year
  • A. deferred
  • B. irritated
  • C. impelled
  • D. restricted
  • E. encouraged
View Answer & Discuss (4) JAMB 1985
517
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
This card entitles you to attend the film show
  • A. disqualifies
  • B. discourages
  • C. disenchants
  • D. proclaims
  • E. satisfies
View Answer & Discuss (2) JAMB 1985
518
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Victor will not attend the dinner party tonight; he is afraid of his own shadow
  • A. not in the mood
  • B. attending another party
  • C. scared of imaginary things
  • D. unhappy with is assigned role
  • E. unable to forget his fears
View Answer & Discuss (4) JAMB 1985
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
Telling Ali to break his habit of coming to work late is like knocking your head against a brick wall
  • A. trying the impossible
  • B. asking him to beat you
  • C. making a fool of yourself
  • D. asking him to be your enemy
  • E. making him break ndown at work
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520
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The manager often quarrels with his staff because he goes around with a chip on his shoulder
  • A. deformed shoulder
  • B. readiness to be angered
  • C. look of contempt
  • D. an air of superiority
  • E. search of gossip
View Answer & Discuss (11) JAMB 1985
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