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:

Although he is recognized as one of the most brilliant scientists in his field, Professor White cannot seem to make his ideas understood in class.

A.   B. 

C. s. 

 

Despite many recent _____advances, there are parts where schools are not equipped with computers.

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Earthwatch is an international organization that ____________ scientific research.

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Our country has large areas of _______beauty

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Anders Nilson will act as temporary branch manager ------- a qualified candidate is hired

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__________yet?

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Gigi Fernandez, __________ was born in Porto Rico, won the Wimbledon Championship four times in the 1990s

Nuclear families typically centre on a______ couple; the nuclear family may have any number of children

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The interest rate on my credit card is ________________ 25.5% APR

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His doctor suggested that he ______a short trip abroad

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Many ______ are nervous about the longterm financial health of the company, especially after last week's poor earnings report

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A ------- salesperson assisted Ms. Han with choosing a new computer

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He was busy yesterday, otherwise he _______ to the meeting

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I allow my little daughter ____ with her friends in the flower garden

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Our website has a page that answer frequently asked questions by its users

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Highstreet Fashion's ------- regarding unused vacation days is clearly explained on page 2 of the employee handbook

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After the serious wedding photos were finished, everyone struck a silly _________________ for a funny picture

_______ get tired of answering the same questions every day?

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We will pay your insurance claim ------- we receive the official damage report

We can only win if we remain united, and so we must support them the moment they _________ on strike.

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"You'd better apologise for being late," said my teacher.