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It would have gone smoothly if Larry had been able to keep his ______ on instead of trying to get in early

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Although the desk was slightly damaged during assembly, it is still -------

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_________all the cities I've visited, I like Nha Trang the best

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I was up at the _____________ of dawn trying to finish my essay

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The painting is so beautiful that it took my breath___________

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:

I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

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George saw the monitor black out and then a few words ______ in

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A penny is such a small amount of money in our society that many of us consider the coin to be absolutely insignificant. (CLOSET)

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The lawyer was insistent that the contract ____ in the presence of all the parties concerned

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Glen is certain ________ paella tonight, so let’s go over to his flat and help him ________ it!

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Mr. Fitzpatrick memorized his lines -------weeks before the filming of the movie began

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For a man ____________ imminent danger of losing his job, he appeared quite unruffled

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If you're lonely, you should go out and try to _____________ up a friendship with someone you like

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Evidence suggests that errors may ____________ be occurring

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Sergio Leone is a director __________ films _Once Upon a Time in the West_ and _Once Upon a Time in America_ are regarded as masterpieces

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You are too slow. I’m sure that by the time you phone them, they ______ that car to someone else

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Rain is predicted this weekend, ------- theoffice picnic will have to be postponed.

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He recognized Mr. Hunter as an old business ______ from his years in banking

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Don’t beat about the ____________. Tell me exactly what you think is wrong with my work

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I went back to Birmingham after 20 years and it had changed beyond all ______________

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Van Gogh played a ____ role in the development of modern art