Use Of English 2010 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2010 Jamb Examination
Question 21
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The weather was still very heavy and sultry?
The weather was still very heavy and sultry?
The word sultry means hot and humid, often making the atmosphere uncomfortable. The opposite of that would be cold and friendly, describing a cool, refreshing weather condition rather than one that is hot and oppressive.
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Question 22
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A political impasse does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking?
A political impasse does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking?
An impasse refers to a situation where progress is impossible, especially due to disagreement — a deadlock or gridlock. Therefore, 'gridlock' is the nearest in meaning.
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Question 23
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?
Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?
The word superfluous means unnecessary or excessive. Its opposite is 'scanty', meaning too little or insufficient.
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Question 24
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election?
We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election?
The word enthusiastic means showing great excitement or eagerness. 'Elated' means extremely happy or joyful, making it the closest in meaning.
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Question 25
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The uniform makes the guards look absurd?
The uniform makes the guards look absurd?
The word absurd means ridiculous or unreasonable. Hence, 'ridiculous' is the closest in meaning.
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Question 26
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude?
The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude?
The word tardy means slow or delayed in action. Therefore, 'slow' is the nearest in meaning.
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Question 27
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Isa and Ilu ate sumptuous meals on their brother's wedding day?
Isa and Ilu ate sumptuous meals on their brother's wedding day?
The word sumptuous means lavish, luxurious, or splendid, often suggesting something expensive or grand. Therefore, 'expensive' is the nearest in meaning.
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Question 28
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk?
Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk?
The word crouched means to bend low or stoop, especially with the knees bent. 'Bent over' expresses the same idea.
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Question 29
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power?
Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power?
Retrenchment refers to the reduction of staff or cutting down of workforce to reduce costs, which leads to unemployment. Hence, 'unemployment' is the nearest in meaning.
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Question 30
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The principal gave his speech offhand at the sports meeting?
The principal gave his speech offhand at the sports meeting?
The word offhand means without preparation or rehearsal. Therefore, 'unprepared' is the nearest in meaning.
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