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She spent money as if she ______ plenty of it

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Jill: “Should I ask the boss if he's upset at my coming in late in the mornings?”
Jane: “ If he hasn't said anything about it, just let _______ dogs lie."

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Carob is sometimes used in sweet foods as a healthier ______________ to chocolate

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Would you mind ________?

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Richard really didn’t mind __________ by the party to celebrate his fortieth birthday although he told his friends that they shouldn’t have done it

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The problem of finding transport to the outback was _________ by the recent torrential rains

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The reigning Super Bowl champions continue to play as if they're without ___________

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"Be aware of the dog," said Tom. → Tom warned us________

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_________ the people I work with are very friendly

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I will not be here next week. I am going to be ________ business in London

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:

“What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,” said the government staff to the reporter.

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Managers are encouraged to give their staff   ------- feedback during the annual  performance-review meetings

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Employees can attend one of the many workshops offered, ------- seems most interesting

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The show had already taken £4 million in advance _________________.

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__________ married yet?

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I'm trying to get funding for my project, but so far I'm up against a ________ wall and have made only $20

This time next week we __________ on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.

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Glass containers must be  -------- secured during transport

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To ____ green is to practise simple green lifestyles, which helps save the planet for further generation.

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The council is considering banning vehicles from the town centre to _________congestion

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It is the ____ in that country for women to marry young.