Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.

I’m a great believer in the _____ of reading books and taking up a sport, which offer you both knowledge and healthy.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

If that was done on a national scale, we would wipe out this infectious disease.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part following question

Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.

Paul is a very _______ character, he is never relaxed with strangers.

Unlike some other books about_______, it is unlikely that this will become a key text for those at the forefront of conservation action.

The criminal was sentenced to death because of ____ of his crime.

He's very_______ for his age.

Whenever anything ______ happens, a crowd of people is certain to gather.

As Joe's roommate, I find him a fairly nice fellow, even if at times it is not easy to ______his noisy behavior.

Janice ____________ some useful suggestions for the class extra-curricular activities.

This morning, drivers were warned of _____ fog in all industrial areas. 

Although Brenda came last, everyone agreed she had ________ her best.

I wish today ................ my birthday.

They were among the first companies to exploit the ______ of the Internet.

Normally he is rather _____ but sometimes he talks freely about himself.

More and more specious animals ________ of environmental problems.

Economic analyses of soil_______ conservation investments may be done from private and social perspectives.

Only three out of twenty ______ were chosen for the job after the interview.

Gavin_______ the idea of dividing the rooms in half.

It’s important to project a(n) ______ image during the interview.