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  1. Question 441· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Our new neighbour is very AMIABLE.

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    Answer: C. friendly

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  2. Question 442· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: We waited for the storm to ABATE.

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    Answer: D. lessen

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  3. Question 443· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Femi's ADAMANT refusal surprised everyone.

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    Answer: B. firm

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  4. Question 444· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Crossing the flooded bridge was PERILOUS.

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    Answer: A. dangerous

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  5. Question 445· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: His explanation sounded DUBIOUS.

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    Answer: D. doubtful

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  6. Question 446· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The new building is CONSPICUOUS from the road.

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    Answer: C. easily noticed

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  7. Question 447· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The judge was IMPARTIAL in the case.

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    Answer: D. fair

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  8. Question 448· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The pastor's ELOQUENT sermon moved the congregation.

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    Answer: B. fluent and persuasive

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  9. Question 449· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The RESILIENT farmers replanted after the flood.

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    Answer: A. quick to recover from difficulty

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  10. Question 450· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The workers were ADAMANT about their demands.

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    Answer: B. unwilling to change their minds

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  11. Question 451· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Ada is METICULOUS in her work.

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    Answer: A. very careful

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  12. Question 452· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Chidi is a DILIGENT student.

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    Answer: D. hardworking

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  13. Question 453· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The report contained several ERRONEOUS figures.

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    Answer: B. incorrect

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  14. Question 454· 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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    Answer: C. adaptable

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  15. Question 455· 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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    Answer: A. convincing

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  16. Question 456· 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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    Answer: A. showy

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  17. Question 457· 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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    Answer: B. open to more than one meaning

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  18. Question 458· 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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    Answer: D. examine closely

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  19. Question 459· 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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    Answer: C. mourn

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  20. Question 460· 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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    Answer: D. risen sharply

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