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  1. Question 461· 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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    Answer: B. clear

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  2. Question 462· 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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    Answer: B. frank

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  3. Question 463· 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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    Answer: B. wise and careful

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  4. Question 464· 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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    Answer: B. joyful

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  5. Question 465· 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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    Answer: A. run-down

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  6. Question 466· 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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    Answer: A. angry

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  7. Question 467· 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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    Answer: D. showy

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  8. Question 468· 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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    Answer: B. poor

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  9. Question 469· 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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    Answer: C. friendly

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  10. Question 470· 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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    Answer: D. about to happen

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  11. Question 471· 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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    Answer: B. watchful

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  12. Question 472· 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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    Answer: C. reduce

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  13. Question 473· 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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    Answer: D. careful

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  14. Question 474· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: She is TENACIOUS in pursuing her goals.

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    Answer: A. persistent

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  15. Question 475· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Fame in the music industry can be EPHEMERAL.

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    Answer: C. short-lived

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  16. Question 476· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The villagers were HOSPITABLE to the strangers.

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    Answer: C. welcoming

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  17. Question 477· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Only AFFLUENT families could afford the trip.

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    Answer: A. wealthy

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  18. Question 478· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The witness gave a CANDID account of the incident.

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    Answer: B. frank

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  19. Question 479· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The thief made a FUTILE attempt to escape.

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    Answer: A. useless

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  20. Question 480· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The minister's reply was EVASIVE.

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    Answer: B. direct

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