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All employee timesheets must be submitted------ the 3rd working day of the month at the latest.

Don’t be ............. by these slick - talking salesmen.

It is difficult to assess the full ........... of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, one of the most destructive storms the U.S. has had in quite some time.

Tom _____ before we arrive there. 

Floods have completely .................. the farmer’s crops.

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They decided to go for a picnic though it was very cold.

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The payroll office requires all employees ------- time sheets by Friday at 5.00 P.M.

I’m trying to_______ the amount of sugar I eat.

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His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very_____.

Lisa met one of her old friends on his way _____ home from Vancouver. 

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The customer's order  ______________  will be sent by e-mail within twenty-four hours.

A quick look would reveal that France has twice ................ computers.

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According to the management team, the employees have offered some   __________ ideas about the proposed reorganization.

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The desert biome includes the hottest places in the world because it absorbs more ________ from the sun than land in humid climates do.

Owing to the fog, his flight to Tokyo was ......................

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The Family Store  ____________  closed on November 31, 2012 while we revamp the store and reopening again in 2013.

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They .................... playing soccer in the park.

It can be a very  __________ surprise if you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead. 

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Our company has  __________  been stronger or better positioned for sustained, profitable growth than it is today.

If you knew he was ill, why ........... you  ................ to see him?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

The newspaper launched a vicious attack on him, forcing him to resign.