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JAMB English Language questions: Words nearest in meaning

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  1. Question 21· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Chioma is a VERSATILE musician who plays many instruments.

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  2. Question 22· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: His argument was quite COGENT.

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  3. Question 23· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Kola's OSTENTATIOUS wedding was the talk of the town.

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  4. Question 24· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Her remarks were rather AMBIGUOUS.

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  5. Question 25· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The auditors will SCRUTINISE the accounts.

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  6. Question 26· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The villagers LAMENT the death of their chief.

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  7. Question 27· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The price of rice has ESCALATED.

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  8. Question 28· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The professor's explanation of the theory was LUCID.

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  9. Question 29· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: I appreciate your CANDID remarks.

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  10. Question 30· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: It would be PRUDENT to save some money.

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  11. Question 31· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The fans were JUBILANT after the victory.

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  12. Question 32· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: After years of neglect, the old house looked DILAPIDATED.

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  13. Question 33· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The headmaster was INDIGNANT at the prefects' behaviour.

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  14. Question 34· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Their wedding was an OSTENTATIOUS affair.

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  15. Question 35· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The scheme provides food for INDIGENT families.

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  16. Question 36· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The two leaders had a CORDIAL meeting.

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  17. Question 37· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Dark clouds showed that rain was IMMINENT.

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  18. Question 38· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The guards remained VIGILANT throughout the night.

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  19. Question 39· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The state government plans to CURTAIL its spending.

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  20. Question 40· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The new accountant is known for her METICULOUS work.

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