I ___________a small fortune when my uncle died but I managed to squander most of it. I'm ashamed to say.

Candles __________ from beeswax burn with a very clean flame.

Many bridges in London are covered with wooden roofs ........... it can be protected from rain and snow.

 He had a terrible cold ............  he insisted on going swimming.

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

After Senator Smith announced that he planned to run for president, the telephone at campaign headquarters rang continuously.

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Don't worry, it's a simple program to use. You ______________ it in no time, I'm sure.

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Tom’s house is __________ than Jerry’s.

We’ ll hurry. We haven’t got ________time left. 

You can take ____of these two elective courses; they are ____ very interesting. 

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The bus driver used a side street rather than the main highway,  _______________  avoiding rush hour traffic.

Many plants and animal species are now on the _______ of extinction.

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_______ for instance, might find it hard to laugh at a Russian joke.

I knew they were talking about me  ................ they stopped when I entered the room.

I suggest that Peter ____ the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle.

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For all expenditures over $1,000, ___________   in writing will be required.

He reminded me ___________ to give the book back to John 

 ____________ that the company has shown rapid growth in the last two ears.

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He is confident enough to express his opinion..........

Anne Farnsworth ............... tries to interview potential employees as thoroughly as possible.

Couldn't you have answered ______ more questions on the exam? You have hardly answered ______ . 

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Workers are paid money for their …………