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 chairman’s thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among the participants in the workshop.

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She had an undergraduate degree in _______

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Hillsdale Fabrics' -------- collection of leathers was imported from Italy

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Mr. Green always worries ____ losing his position.

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The detective made an important _______________ when he noticed the broken glass was outside the window

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The company has been forced _________________ a statement about yesterday's accident

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They only publish novels which cater __________ the mass market

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The lost hiker was saved __________ the help of his dog, who alerted the search and rescue team __________ his location

By this time next summer, you _______ your studies.

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You can't sit on the __________ any longer—you need to choose who of these two we need to fire

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We'll come in May__________the schools are on holiday

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What he told you _______________ to be of no importance

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The skiing conditions won't be this good for another several months, so let's make ___________while the sun shines

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:

His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist. He has won a lot of prizes.

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Quan (start) (drive) to work 5 months ago because he (buy) a car.

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In celebration of National Volunteer Appreciation Day, Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital will host a luncheon ------ its 103 hospital volunteers tomorrow

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:

In contrast to her husband, she is a very down-to-earth sort of person who manages to control his wild ideas.

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Amand Corp’s flexible work policy is   --------- beneficial to the company as employee turnover is minimal

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We _____ new subjects for this school year

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If I were offered the job, I think I ………. it

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I get him to cut my hair.