You can’t stop smoking immediately. Just try to …….. a little.

A reduction in the amount of paperwork has been proposed in an attempt to ease the ____________on busy teachers.

He looked for a table to sit down at, but they were all _____.

Van Gogh suffered from depression _______ by overwork and ill-health.

He started to walk faster and the children had to run to_______.

As Joe's roommate, I find him a fairly nice fellow, even if at times it is not easy to ______his noisy behavior.

A number of practices at local festivals have come under strong scrutiny in recent years.

Local people believe that the festival is an opportunity to teach younger generations about patriotism and bravery.

I read the contract again and again ____ avoiding making spelling mistakes

When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.

A smiling Princess Anne was attired in an aqua-blue hat and matching jacket, with white top.

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

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 question

Many inhabitants in the village have been inflicted with cancer due to the polluted source of water.

My uncle was _______ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.

As it was dark, he _____ his toe against the tableleg. 

The _______ by UN troops prevented fighting from breaking out.

The _____ of the hill made it a very popular place for skiing.

There has been a widespread _______ about whether North Korea has successfully miniaturized a nuclear weapon and whether it has a working H-bomb.

She cried so much that her face became ______. 

The purpose of the examination was to _____ the students’ knowledge of the subject. 

You must remember to _____ all your belonging out of this classroom today.