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

The R&D department has ................. about conducting the new research because of budget cuts within the company.

In order to boost sales, T-store has now started to sell its books, posters and other ................. on its website.

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:

China has become the third country in the world which can independently carried out the manned space activities.

................ the position has been filled, all the other applicants will be notified.

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Mr. Hirose  ________________  at Seventh Street Financial five years ago.

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The machinery in Templex's factory has become so outdated that funds have been ___________   to purchase new ones.

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He.............. on many subjects at the meeting.

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: 

My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

Most Americans eat three meals (1) ______ the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast begins between 7:00 and 8:00am, lunch between 11:00 am and noon, and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. On Sundays "brunch" is a (2) ______ of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 am. Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with only one (3) ______. Dinner is the main meal. 4) ______ breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (5) ______ in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine. Another common breakfast meal is scrambled eggs or (6) ______ omelet with potatoes and breakfast meat (bacon or sausage). People who are on (7) ______ eat just a cup of yogurt. Lunch and dinner are more (8) ______. When eating at a formal dinner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of utensils. How do you (9) ______ the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork, and a dessert fork? Most Americans do not know the answer (10) ______ But knowing which fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the outermost utensils first and the utensils closest to the plate last.
(6).......................

Choose the option which has OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word(s).

We'd better speed up if we want to get to the concert in time.

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Dr. Germain  _________  dozens of research papers on electronic commerce before she retired a few years ago.

To avoid additional charges and the embarrassment of repacking at the airport, please make sure you weigh your luggage ................ leaving home.

In this ................ researched study, Good Jobs shows that Thote Ltd. has received more than $1 billion in economic development subsidies from state and local governments across the country.

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He may have deceived you, but he didn't take me..........

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All potential clients are given brochures containing brief  _____________  of GL Mutual's insurance policy packages.

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I'm not sure my brother will ever get married because he hates the feeling of being.............

Kenneth Johnson and Nelly Hung are both gifted singers, so this musical is bound to be a huge success ................ who gets the leading role.

Security directors must monitor the performance of security staff, conduct performance appraisals and make recommendations for hiring ............. staff.

Most Americans eat three meals (1) ______ the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast begins between 7:00 and 8:00am, lunch between 11:00 am and noon, and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. On Sundays "brunch" is a (2) ______ of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 am. Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with only one (3) ______. Dinner is the main meal. 4) ______ breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (5) ______ in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine. Another common breakfast meal is scrambled eggs or (6) ______ omelet with potatoes and breakfast meat (bacon or sausage). People who are on (7) ______ eat just a cup of yogurt. Lunch and dinner are more (8) ______. When eating at a formal dinner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of utensils. How do you (9) ______ the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork, and a dessert fork? Most Americans do not know the answer (10) ______ But knowing which fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the outermost utensils first and the utensils closest to the plate last.
(9).......................