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 US Congress office is adjacent to the Capitol building.

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Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of ____________ sweetener and cancer

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The president felt that no one were better suited for the position of chief staff advisor

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We were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it ____________ the whole time we were there.

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The public health infrastructure of this country is poorly prepared for the emerging disease problems of a rapidly changing world.

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Let’s __________ a song

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The committee will resume its weekly meetings -------Ms. Cheon returns from Scotland on September 17

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The servers at Montcalm Restaurant are known for their skill in ________ the most suitable wine to complement each dish

Many people are interested in watching ______.

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Her knowledge and experience would make her a priceless _________ to the team

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He was a gentle man ___________ nature, but he would suddenly fall into a depression and lose all confidence in himself

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------- its discounts for new customers, Teratran Phone’s service plans are considered inferior by many

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:

When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.'

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You can go to the party tonight _______ you are sober when you come home

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The business relationships we ------- over the past century have helped us become a leading accounting firm in the province

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Filber Woodworking reminds customers that direct sunlight will cause ------- damage to furniture

_______here for hours and I feel tired

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Glasstown's mayor, Edward Raston, will ------ at the opening ceremony for the new Compton Bridge on May 18

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We are considering having ________ for the coming New Year

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She has _______books, not enough for references

We can try to beat it off, or we can decide that the thing ______ the challenge isn’t worth the trouble and call it quits