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It is…….to store food items in a cool, dry place in order to prevent bacteria growth

Nothing is so big that it is _____ to get over, and hurt only serves to make us stronger

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 each of the following questions.

 When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a feast - a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "_______ rate is high. This makes many children move back to their parents' house"

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Children younger than 5 years old are _________ free to festival events

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Call Bowton Chimney for a complete inspection and cleaning ------- winter starts

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Opening our branch office in one of the less crowded areas of the city would be more beneficial for our employees and less costly ------- moving downtown.

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The woman,________was sitting in the meeting hall, didn't seem friendly to us at all.

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Dr. Schmidt is not sure that her research assistant can complete the required investigation by --------

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There has been an ________________ drop in the number of unemployed since the new government came to power

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On September 9th 1850, California __________ to the United States as the thirty-first state

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When someone is _____________ , you won’t feel comfortable going up to the person and starting a conversation

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When he came back on stage, the delighted audience were quick to show their _________________

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Despite ________ the extra workers, the construction crew was unable to finish the new condominiums on time

Tom's mother asked me why __________ to this town.

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Jonathan, 25, has already seen some of the _____________ of the business world.

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The team tried for many years to win the competition and they finally brought it off.

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Tin Creek Corporation -------that its paper towels are the most absorbent on the market

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With human populations increasing, resources for Asian elephants are ____________, and the numbers of these animals are diminishing

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They _______ to the zoo yesterday.

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They have long been involved in a _____________ for racial equality.