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 each of the following questions.

It's no use talking to me about metaphysics. It's a closed book to me."

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We _____________ along under constant poverty when I was a kid, so I've learned to really appreciate the things I have now

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It was a near __________ when that deer jumped out in front of my car! Luckily, I swerved in time and managed to avoid hitting it.

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I tend to doubt the _________________ of separating a child from its family whatever the circumstances.

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_____________ and originality are more important than technical skill

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The preparation_________ by the time the guest________

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............, I forgot my homework. Therefore, I got a bad mark

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Our department became the ____________ lamb when the company decided to downsize

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Ms. ito has ------- suggestions to resolve the computer problems

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The Harvard presidency is perhaps the most _________________ job in higher education

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The effects of cigarette smoking has been proven to be extremely harmful

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:

Henry was found a temporary job in a factory.

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:

Certain types of bacteria that grow on decomposing plants produce a shimmering luminescence, an eerie light called “foxfire”.

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It was essential that we___________ the lease before the end of the month.

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Our confidence in the team has been seriously ________ by their recent defeats

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Mocha Monkeys Coffee ______ very quickly because of its cheap prices and unique drinks.

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How do they earn enough to ____ six children?

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Voters are bound to be mistrustful of a government that has ____________ so many promises

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Let's go over that report again before we submit it.

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The medication can have adverse ___________ effects on the patient

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“You’ve just missed the last bus.” –“Never mind, I _________.”