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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The hefty warder came in and all the prisoners snuffed out their cigarettes
  • A. extinguished
  • B. put out
  • C. squeezed
  • D. put down
View Answer & Discuss (7) 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 popularity of the slogan is beginning to wane
  • A. wear
  • B. slide
  • C. thin out
  • D. decline
View Answer & Discuss (1) 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 policeman looked at the face of the robber and saw tell-tale signs of a dyed-in-the wool convict.
  • A. hardened
  • B. remorseless
  • C. heady
  • D. hardhearted
View Answer & Discuss (5) JAMB 1988
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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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