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:

We’re really close friends but we just can not see eye to eye on politics.

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The company, ---------- suffered a big loss due to poor management, made a successful comeback last year

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The announcement of John Stanton's retirement was not well received by most of the staff members, but Leslie, his long time friend and colleague, was extremely ……. to hear that Mr Stanton will now be able to enjoy some leisure time

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------- your Fromo grocery order is placed before 10:00 a.m., it will be delivered the same day

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Did she get the better of you in the argument?

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Of course I'm coming since I don't want to _______________ on all the fun!

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My sister said that the journey by sea was long and boring. However, I found it very interesting.

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Tell him I _________ anything with him until I have spoken with my wife

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Rates at Marina Shipping are ------- a higher than most of its competitors

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This is the best film______I have ever seen

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In a strong display of confidence, the firm’s board of directors ------- approved the merge

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The ------- who work for ARF Recordings seek out talented but unknown musicians who are hoping to record a first album

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

Originated in Ethiopia, coffee was drunk in the Arab world before it came to Europe in the 17th century.

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In rural areas, the school is often one of the focal points for the _______ community

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Generally he _____ to work by car, but today he ______ by bus because his car is in the garage

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We might have failed if you _______us a helping hand

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He made me__________a lot.

When I _____ my suitcase back, I found that somebody _____ to open it.

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The Jones News Hour is broadcast ------- on radio and television

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 All vacation requests must be made  to your supervisor --- the requested date

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These chemicals have a detrimental effect/impact _________________ the environment