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:

The teacher testified to the boy’s honesty when he was accused of stealing from another student. (27 p275)

A. believed in    B. doubted    C. confirmed    D. ensured

 

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If I had known the patch of land was not __________, I would have told my daughter to plant her seeds elsewhere

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 Ms. Jha assured the client that ------- would deliver the contract that afternoon

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My sister likes _______ because she can play in the water and keep fit

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- Jin: “I’m thirsty. Shall we stop for a drink?”
- Ari: “_______”

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The chef at the new restaurant across the street has been praised for ------ unusual yet delicious recipes

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The market leader's proven ability _________________ provides a key attraction for shareholders

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These boys are mischievous.

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Fruit is usually cheaper when it's in __________ so I have to wait for that time

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I once thought sushi was totally gross, but I've found that it's something of an _______________taste.

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After five days of deliberations, the jury decided on a _________ of not guilty

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Jensen Telecom ------- four call centers in the Philippines by the third quarter of next year

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___________ from helpful tips, the book also contains a guide to the city's restaurants

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The treatment's chances of success are stronger if it is started as soon as the disease is ____________

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It takes a ____________ person to become a detective so that he or she will spot every detail of the crime scene.

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Demand for the Waterlace running shoes was so high that the store owner set a ------- of two pairs per customer

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 Their father got married to another woman 3 years after their mother’s death and they learned to accept stepmother in time.

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The First Street Hotel has almost always been fully booked since it ------- last year.

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Henry was found a temporary job in a factory.

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Jane as well as both of you _____ finished it

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In my opinion, family members are responsible for ____