Use Of English 2012 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2012 Jamb Examination
Question 31
Select the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Election processes often become volatile.
Election processes often become volatile.
The word volatile means unstable, explosive, or likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. It describes something that can quickly turn dangerous or out of control.
The opposite of volatile is calm, which conveys stability, peacefulness, and steadiness — without sudden changes or outbursts.
The opposite of volatile is calm, which conveys stability, peacefulness, and steadiness — without sudden changes or outbursts.
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Question 32
Select the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Oche entered the principal's office in a rather abrasive manner.
Oche entered the principal's office in a rather abrasive manner.
The word abrasive means harsh, rough, or showing little concern for others' feelings. It often describes someone whose manner is unkind or aggressive.
The opposite is gentle, meaning soft, kind, and showing care or consideration towards others.
The opposite is gentle, meaning soft, kind, and showing care or consideration towards others.
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Question 33
Select the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Otokpa is a member of the ad hoc committee on stock acquisition.
Otokpa is a member of the ad hoc committee on stock acquisition.
The expression ad hoc means something created for a specific purpose or temporary arrangement without general application. It is not permanent.
The opposite of ad hoc is formal, which denotes something established officially, structured, or permanent.
The opposite of ad hoc is formal, which denotes something established officially, structured, or permanent.
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Question 34
Select the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
His gift to the poor was always infinitesimal.
His gift to the poor was always infinitesimal.
The word infinitesimal means extremely small or insignificant in amount or size. It suggests a quantity that is almost negligible.
The opposite is large, meaning great in size, amount, or degree.
The opposite is large, meaning great in size, amount, or degree.
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Question 35
Select the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The economist concluded that several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate.
The economist concluded that several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate.
The term adduced means to cite, bring forward, or mention something as evidence or reason in support of an argument or conclusion.
The opposite is refuted, which means to disprove or argue against something presented as evidence.
The opposite is refuted, which means to disprove or argue against something presented as evidence.
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Question 36
Select the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The presidential system is an antidote to some political ailments.
The presidential system is an antidote to some political ailments.
The word antidote refers to something that counteracts or neutralises an unpleasant or harmful condition, such as a cure or remedy.
The opposite is an obstacle, which signifies something that blocks progress or worsens a problem rather than resolving it.
The opposite is an obstacle, which signifies something that blocks progress or worsens a problem rather than resolving it.
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Question 37
Select the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Ola thought that her father was very callous.
Ola thought that her father was very callous.
The word callous means emotionally insensitive, unfeeling, or showing no concern for others' suffering.
The opposite is compassionate, meaning sympathetic, kind-hearted, and sensitive to others' feelings or pain.
The opposite is compassionate, meaning sympathetic, kind-hearted, and sensitive to others' feelings or pain.
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Question 38
Select the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
He was very much respected, though he had no temporal power.
He was very much respected, though he had no temporal power.
The word temporal relates to worldly or secular matters, as opposed to spiritual or religious ones.
The opposite is spiritual, which refers to things concerning the soul, faith, or religion rather than material affairs.
The opposite is spiritual, which refers to things concerning the soul, faith, or religion rather than material affairs.
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Question 39
Select the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The way the workshop was organized was rather hit-and-miss.
The way the workshop was organized was rather hit-and-miss.
The phrase hit-and-miss means done without careful planning or organisation — sometimes successful, sometimes not.
The opposite is systematic, which means methodical, well-organised, and following a clear, consistent plan.
The opposite is systematic, which means methodical, well-organised, and following a clear, consistent plan.
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Question 40
Select the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Some men will continue to cause offences until they are given a taste of their own medicine.
Some men will continue to cause offences until they are given a taste of their own medicine.
The idiom a taste of their own medicine means experiencing the same unpleasant treatment one has given to others, usually as a form of retaliation or poetic justice.
The phrase ‘revenged on’ conveys a similar sense of being paid back in the same way, making it nearest in meaning.
The phrase ‘revenged on’ conveys a similar sense of being paid back in the same way, making it nearest in meaning.
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