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Potassium has a valence of positive one because it usually loses one electron when ________ with other elements

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

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They were such difficult tests __ 

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She's been ______ gymnastics since she was 5 years old

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Ms.Rodriguez noted that it is important to ------- explicit policies regarding the use of company computers

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I bought a T- shirt________is very nice

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Our request for permission to travel met with/received a flat/point-blank (= complete) ________________ from the authorities

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The murder resulted ______________ a number of steps being taken to increase security

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The efficiency of a machine is the _____________ between the energy it supplies and the energy put into it

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The rear entrance to RC Bank will be closed for repairs and not -------next Monday

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:

Alzheimer’s disease impairs a person’s ability to recall memories.

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The finance department will be ------- a lunch-and-learn session on Wednesday

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Glasstown's mayor, Edward Raston, will ------ at the opening ceremony for the new Compton Bridge on May 18

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We intend to ________ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one

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Of the people who have publicly introduced ------- at the Carpentry Club meetings, about half are commercial contractors

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We’ll be back after the break with a ________ of today’s financial news

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Proper maintenance of your heating equipment ensures that small issues can be fixed  ------- they become big ones

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. "This drink isn't beneficial for health. Hoa ____ drink it too much."

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The venue ------- by the public relations manager for the company banquet is much too small to accommodate all of the staff

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She used to be a heavy smoker but she _______the habit last year

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Summer interns may ---------- either free company housing or stipend of $2,000