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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined:
The principal advised the boy to come to grips with himself if he wanted to do well at the end of his course.

  • A. criticizied himself
  • B. master his difficulties
  • C. learn to be obedient
  • D. behave himself
  • E. fight with himself
View Answer & Discuss (14) JAMB 1985
7

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined:
The judge came down heavily on the accused person in his judgement

  • A. crashed heavily
  • B. fell down headlong
  • C. descended upon heavily
  • D. impose a stiff penalty
  • E. crash-landed on
View Answer & Discuss (4) JAMB 1985
8

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
You are free to leave the hall

  • A. at an advantage
  • B. opportuned
  • C. at liberty
  • D. right
View Answer & Discuss (1) JAMB 1986
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
Many candidates now apply to read Law because it is a lucrative profession.

  • A. brings plenty of profit
  • B. brings high prestige
  • C. bring quick money
  • D. bring plenty of knowledge
View Answer & Discuss (3) JAMB 1986
10

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
He likes to call attention to unimportant matters

  • A. dubious
  • B. incidental
  • C. trivial
  • D. simple
View Answer & Discuss (2) JAMB 1986
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