by Sunday | Jan 12 | English Language JAMB
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. They accused him of fomenting political unrest. A. Guiding. B. Inciting. C. Discouraging. D. Preventing. Correct Answer: Option B – Inciting Explanation foment; instigate or stir up (an...
by Sunday | Jan 12 | English Language JAMB
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The lazy man cast a lustful glance at his neighbour’s wife. A. Envious. B. Hateful. C. Quick. D. Covetous. Correct Answer: Option D – Covetous Explanation lustful; having or showing...
by Sunday | Jan 12 | English Language JAMB
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The first round of the tournament was a doddle. A. Exasperating. B. Easy. C. Balanced. D. Dodgy. Correct Answer: Option B – Easy Explanation Doddle; a very easy...
by Sunday | Jan 12 | English Language JAMB
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Joke gave Muhammad a jaunty smile. A. A cheerful. B. A discouraging. C. An inviting. D. A frightful. Correct Answer: Option A – A cheerful. Explanation jaunty; having or expressing a lively,...
by Sunday | Jan 12 | English Language JAMB
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. All the candidates looked aghast at the reading of the questions. A. Relaxed. B. Fulfilled. C. Dismayed. D. Satisfied. Correct Answer: Option C – Dismayed Explanation Aghast; filled with...
by Sunday | Jan 12 | English Language JAMB
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Today’s weather is favourable for a game of tennis. A. Disapproving. B. Impartial. C. Abnormal. D. Encouraging. Correct Answer: Option D – Encouraging Explanation favourable; expressing...