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The small ________ farms of New England were not appropriate for the Midwest

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He _______ books for poor children for years

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It is desirable that the hotel manager ____ to call the maintenance staff every 6 months to clean up the air conditioners

Last night at this time, they _______ the same thing. She _______ and he_______  the newspaper.

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My brother doesn’t like ice-skating because he thinks it is ______

I assumed you _______ paying for the repairs until the end of last year.

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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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Greg O'Leary has been leading research in our laboratories…………over eighteen years

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Most of us found the Mayor’s idea ________ their own candidates for royal honors a little awkward; but he was right, of course

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:

In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.

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Although Desmond Aitken is an award- winning director, early reviews of his latest movie have been ...........

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Susan _________________ a bad cold and had to cancel her trip.

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The cutting or replacement of trees downtown _____ arguments recently.

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Alex usually ____________ his homework at 8 p.m

My older brother has recently ______ golf to provide himself with some relaxation.

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Investors’ initial fears were calmed by the ------- sales report issued this week

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------- the closure of a public park and some businesses, the neighborhood hasn’t changed in years.

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Please ------- Hearnshaw for all your home appliance needs

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Would you like to share your experience __________ the rest of the group?

We are a very _____________ family and support each other through any crises.

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I shall do the job to the best of my________