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Ryder Capital Bank now trains its advisors more _______  to make certain that they are thoroughly familiar with the investment process.

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Susie and Fran............ us last night, so I had to quickly defrost a pizza.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 

The number of people on unemployment benefits has dropped over the last two months.

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Mayberry Research Institute offers staff ------- which include dental coverage and a pension plan.

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Although Southmoore Records has been actively seeking a new CEO for three months, they have  _____  to find a suitable candidate.

Elderly people, _________ , require constant attention.

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To maintain the Cheerbrew coffeemaker properly, wipe it with a ______________   sponge after each use.

............ the recent economic recession, high-tech venture firms keep growing in size, hiring numerous college graduates with degrees in engineering.

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.
(3)......................

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

On completion of the activities you will have to continue answering some questions.

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Researchers conducting experiments in the laboratory are kindly asked to return equipment to  __________  it is stored.

Mr. Skane is worried ............. the increasing price of vegetables since he just recently opened a sandwich shop.

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In anticipation of an Increase in visitors during the summer holiday, the Shoreline Inn decided to ______   hire additional housekeeping staff.

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Ms. Davies could only hear  ___________  of what was discussed since the restaurant chosen for the meeting was so noisy.

A university education is of course important but it is essential that all employees undergo a period of intensive ________.

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If you lose your room key, please _____________   it to reception staff to get a replacement.

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The Trescott Chamber of Commerce ------- local businessman Brian Larue at a ceremony next week.

Why don’t you ______ your son go camping with his classmate? 

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It is said the Robinhood robbed______ rich and gave the money to ______ poor.

By the time a machine is successfully reproduced and diffused throughout an industry, it may .............. be outdated.

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Sales of Seviana Cosmetics have ----- improved since the new marketing campaign began last quarter.