Recognizable smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Lionel Messi was diagnosed by doctors as suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth.

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 tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was running.

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Why are you putting on your coat? You ________________out?

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Their service was terrible, but the scrumptious dishes _______ our disappointment

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Conference attendees will shareaccommodations --------- they submit a special request for a single room.

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Having finished her homework, _______

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The newly elected mayor has put _______ a number of plans for dealing with the housing crisis in the city

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The studies revealed that most employees -------- by increases in status rather than just financial compensation

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Mumbai Jewel is a widely acclaimed restaurant, mainly ----— its delicious buffet dinners.

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Since 1990, our customers _____ with our service.

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She _______ tennis at 4p.m yesterday.

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Rooney would never forget ________ for his enormous contributions to ABC Company

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What do you do in your free time? – I always ________ books in my free time

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She said, "I'll come back early."

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In Monday’s meeting, Mr. Ito ------- the need to hire enough workers for the peak season

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Chef Lind’s cookbook, ------- will be available next week, contains only dessert recipes

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Compliance Department officers regularly monitor changes in the ------- framework.

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When ________ the first gift?

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It took an extraordinary effort to focus _____________ preparing his classes or correcting his students' work

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If you always buy flowers and put them in a vase, your hobby is ______

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The city council approved Remco's application to build a shopping center ------ opposition from local residents