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:

Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more welfare.

The ______ listened attentively to every word the vicar said in his sermon.

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The state of Michigan have endowed three institutes to do research for industry

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Doctors fear possible epidemics of cholera, malaria and other _________________ diseases

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. " “I will come back home _____” he said."

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The company announced a 21 __________ increase in profits.

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The whole period leading up to the ________________ is an interesting chapter in British history

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It is…….to store food items in a cool, dry place in order to prevent bacteria growth

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I dropped the idea like a(n) ____________ when the big boss said he didn't like it

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:

Despite careful preparation, the candidate got cold feet when asked a challenging question and gave an unsatisfactory answer.

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George saw the monitor black out and then a few words ______ in

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:

Wild animals use various methods to ward off predators and their natural enemies.

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Because Gerald had an _________________ upbringing, he was shocked by the way his wealthy college friends wasted money

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I have to get up early for work tomorrow, so I think I'd better ________ the hay

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By 2020, the number of schools in our country _________________

Choose the option A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: Mrs. Brown is bored with doing the ……..chores.

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Ecotourism is distinguished by its emphasis on conservation, education, traveler ____ and active community participation.

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Hoang ____ his email four times a week in order not to miss anything important

Her ___ to medicine was so great that she had little time for anything else.

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The elegant hotel we stayed at was _________ and bright and had a private entrance and patio with a view of the ocean.

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We are impressed by his _________ to help us with the hard mission.