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JAMB and WAEC English Language questions: Words nearest in meaning

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  1. Question 81· 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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  2. Question 82· 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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  3. Question 83· 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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  4. Question 84· 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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  5. Question 85· 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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