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:

Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which very from $30,000 to $125,000.

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I'm afraid I took your coat _____ mistake

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We've spent a lot of money on ____________ and we're beginning to see the results

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An ------- to renovate the old factory was submitted to the city council

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When children reach the period of _______________, they crave freedom to make their own choices

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_______ she cause any problems, _______ me immediately

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Little ________this store ________so crowded

We are not allowed                  jeans at school.

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When interviewed, Beverley Kirkpatrick explained that an inquisitive nature as a child made ----- interested in studying journalism

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Hurry up, Linh. Other friends ____ for us

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The person to________I was speaking didn't know English

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MKT Advertising, ------ for creating advertisements, often produces commercials that make a strong impression on viewers

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What's the________film you've ever seen?

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Employees should feel free to------- physician as often as needed

Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and happy home

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I must go now. I promise __________late

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Being laid off was a blessing in _______________ – within a month I got a much better job

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If our staff can't ___________ this problem, we're going to have to hire a consultant

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She says that she .. .. .. .. this test by 9 o'clock tomorrow morning

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Gavin chose ________ the car without ________ whether the motor worked properly or not

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:

Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth.