JAMB English Language · Lexis and Structure
Synonyms: JAMB English Language Past Questions and Answers
What the JAMB syllabus covers in Synonyms
Our summary: Choosing the word or expression nearest in meaning to one used in a sentence.
- Synonyms
Objectives
- determine similar and opposite meanings of words.
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JAMB English Language questions on Synonyms
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. The scientist made an astonishing discovery in the laboratory.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. Parenting is really arduous even though enjoyable.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. When the landlady noticed the silhouette on the wall, she called up…
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. The students were reluctant to participate in the debate.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. Gambling is a pernicious act.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. Between Achebe and Soyinka, it is debatable who is more enigmatic a…
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. The debater made a very scurrilous remark about his opponent.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. Giwa does odious things at times.
- JAMB 2025For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. The building was haunted by a couple of spooks.
- JAMB 2024Despite the cancellation of the excursion, the students still waited at the school gate.
- JAMB 2024The official has declared the election inconclusive.
- JAMB 2024The lecturer's wife has become quite unconscionable.
- JAMB 2024The newly employed teachers gave their work rapt attention.
- JAMB 2024The attempt by the robbers to break into the bank was futile.
- JAMB 2024He bequeathed his company to his last daughter.
- JAMB 2024Most celebrities usually have a tinge of dishonour in their life.
- JAMB 2024She is anxious about her son who has been ill.
- JAMB 2024The board Chairman cherishes punctuality at the meeting.
- JAMB 2024A vulture was hovering over the dead goat.
- JAMB 2024Accountants are discreet with their records.
- JAMB 2024What a grotesque attire. — Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
- JAMB 2024We had to prevail upon him to accept that offer.
- JAMB 2024Death is inevitable. — Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
- JAMB 2024Mr Jebu displayed a high sense of conviviality during the Gala.
- JAMB 2024The old fire station has obviously become derelict.
- JAMB 2024His reckless remark did not go unnoticed.
- JAMB 2024Everyone thinks Ojo's decision to be a demagogue is ill-advised.
- JAMB 2023Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s) Repugnant rules in the society should be repealed.
- JAMB 2023Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s) When night fell, we had to hasten to the motor park.
- JAMB 2023I have an aversion for war movies.
- JAMB 2023Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s) No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour
- JAMB 2023Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s) After thousands of years of existing, elephants still remain extant.
- JAMB 2023Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word The boss is quite inflexible once he has made up his mind.
- JAMB 2023Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word I was skeptical about the story she told me.
- JAMB 2023Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s) In Nigeria, it is a crime to plagiarize someone else's work.
- JAMB 2022Bankole is upset as his wife does not understand his predicament .
- JAMB 2022Now that the company is insolvent , it will shut down.
- JAMB 2022It is wise not to depend on mundane things.
- JAMB 2021Almost everyone she had worked with took advantage of her meekness
- JAMB 2021He was underrated at the preliminary stage of the competition
- JAMB 2021Barely six months after his father's demise, he has nothing left again of his patrimony
- JAMB 2021Many people believed that such an action is unbecoming of a leader
- JAMB 2021The emphasis placed on good moral conduct by the society in the past seems to have been relaxed
- JAMB 2021His grandfather was one of the few patriotic Nigerians who ever lived.
- JAMB 2021He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist
- JAMB 2021The office assistant was dismissed for pilfering
- JAMB 2021The matter was considered a private concern of the chairman to handle
- JAMB 2020From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence I went through…
- JAMB 2020From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence Our chief is…
- JAMB 2020From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence Coming late to…
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