Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word inthe following question

The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List is a comprehensive catalogue of the conservation status of species.

If you put your money in a bank now, you may get 12%___________annually.

Many strands were ______ together to make the rope really strong. 

Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great ______ in her study.

Having said he would mend the clock he discovered that he had not brought the right ______ for the job.

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 the following questions

Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.

After several injuries and failures, things have eventually ______ for Todd when he reached the final round of the tournament.

Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ______ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside.

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 the following question

This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind- hearted boss.

Her outgoing character contrasts ______ with that of her sister.

Polar explorers have to be extremely _____ to endure the climate and other hardships. 

With a _____ of thankfulness he finished the last of his letters.

The mechanic examined the car engine ______ but could find nothing wrong with it.

The number of injuries from automobile accidents ………. every year.

As the drug took....., the patient became unconscious.

Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

He was sacked from his job after the manager discovered that he had stolen some money from his colleagues.

Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems.

A water polo team _____________ seven players, six swimmers and a goalie.

I haven’t got enough string to _____ up this parcel.

The cyclist was riding so erratically that the driver had to _____ to avoid hitting him. 

The neighbours do not consider him quite _____ as most evenings he awakens them with his drunken singing.