Use Of English 2006 Jamb Examination

The term ‘relentless’ refers to something that continues without stopping, showing no signs of weakening or giving up. In the context of the sentence, it describes a battle that is sustained and unyielding. The best synonym among the options is ‘continuous’, which conveys persistence and endurance without pause. ‘Brutal’ and ‘fierce’ imply violence or aggression but do not necessarily indicate continuity.

The noun ‘preparedness’ means the state of being ready or adequately equipped for an action or event. In this sentence, it indicates that the government is fully ready to implement the scheme. ‘Readiness’ conveys this exact meaning of being set or organised in advance. ‘Determination’ refers to resolve, which is related but not the same, while ‘regret’ and ‘pleasure’ are unrelated emotions.

The word ‘convention’ refers to a generally accepted custom, practice, or traditional way of doing something. In this context, the chairman is urging adherence to established or traditional procedures in presenting points. Thus, ‘tradition’ most closely conveys the intended meaning. The other options such as ‘eloquence’, ‘advice’, and ‘prudence’ are unrelated to established customs or practices.

The expression ‘quantum leap’ means a sudden and significant advancement or improvement. It is often used metaphorically to describe a breakthrough or major progress in a field. The discovery of the vaccine represents a major improvement in the search for a cure. Hence, the option that best conveys this sense is ‘great improvement’.

A ‘leer’ is a sly, unpleasant, or suggestive look, usually expressing malicious or lascivious intent. It is not simply a bad or angry look but one that conveys indecency or mockery. Among the options, ‘bad look’ captures this unpleasant and disapproving sense best, as the others either soften or distort the negative connotation of ‘leer’.

The term ‘redeemable’ means capable of being recovered, compensated for, or made good again. In this sentence, it implies that the loss can now be regained or corrected. The closest synonym is ‘recoverable’. The other options — ‘incurable’, ‘exclusive’, and ‘repulsive’ — are unrelated in meaning.

The expression ‘gone awry’ means that something has not gone as planned or has turned out wrong. It denotes deviation from the expected or correct course. Therefore, ‘wrong’ is the most appropriate synonym among the given options. The others — ‘wide’, ‘well’, and ‘wild’ — do not capture the sense of failure or deviation.

The word morbid refers to an unhealthy and abnormal interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

The word 'convoluted' means something extremely complex, twisted, or intricate in structure. When a theme is described as convoluted, it implies it is difficult to follow due to its complicated nature or intricate connections. Therefore, the option 'a complicated' best captures the meaning of 'convoluted' in this context.

The word 'revelled' means to take great pleasure or delight in an activity, especially one involving lively enjoyment such as dancing or celebration. Since the context describes a joyful reaction to election results, 'celebrated' is the closest in meaning to 'revelled'.