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Attending the shareholders' meeting takes  ___________  for the president of Goodman Company despite his hectic work schedule.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: 

The politician promised to be candid, but we wondered.

Tourists must stay .............. the Bangkok city limits at night in order to ensure their safety.

This naughty fellow ______ at his wife at any time.

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Southern Mutual Insurance ____________   clients to sign up for long-term plans as they have lower rates.

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Codex Corporation showed a great deal of ---------- about Ms. Khan's recent medical issues and gave her an extended leave.

The security of the earth will be threatened by terrorism, …….. terrorist groups will become more powerful and more dangerous.

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He is very kind ..........me.

We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day.

It takes one month to fix these minor problems, so unfortunately there will be a one-month .................... in the transfer of fuel.

Every culture has its own (1)_____ list of behavior that is acceptable. Every society (2)_____ has its taboos, or types of behavior that are considered a violation of (3)_____ manners. If you travel to (4)_____ country, on business or vacation, it is really (5)____ to learn some of that country’s customs so that you (6)_____ insult the local people there. The word “taboo” comes from the Tongan language and is used in (7)_____ English to describe verbal and non-verbal behavior that is forbidden or to be (8) _____. In spite of people’s common thought, taboos are not universal and they tend to be (9)_____ to a certain culture or country, and usually form around a community’s values and beliefs. (10)_____, what is considered acceptable behavior in one country may be a serious taboo in another.
(7)......................

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

I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.

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What was the party like? – Wonderful. It's years ............I enjoyed myself so much.

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Shall have to bring this matter............. at the next meeting.

The company is experiencing significant growth and is looking to add a new member to ................. staff immediately.

I know you weren’t enjoying yourself, but you shouldn’t have  _____it; that was rude.

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Two water-quality studies, which ------- last week, reflect the hard work of the Water Resource Council to keep local water clean.

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Mai is used to ___________ her house by herself.

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 the following question.

“It’s no use talking to me about the metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”

................... cold weather over the past two months has caused gas shortages as distribution networks have struggled to meet demand.

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Arranging an appointment to see Dr. Menard one month in advance is  _____________  due to her busy schedule.