For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories.

What are the ……...of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces.

Some days of rest may help to _______ the pressure of work.

You can’t wash this jacket in the washing machine – you need to get it............

His jokes seemed to ______ a treat with his audience, if their laughter was any indication.

I finally ______the cold that I had had all week.

He is disappointed at not winning the competition, but he will soon _______ it.

The _______ by UN troops prevented fighting from breaking out.

The player’s protests _________ no difference to the referee's decision at all.

I looked the word up in the dictionary to refresh my ________ of its exact meaning.

Paul Baran _______ the Internet and the Ministry of America National Defence supported to develop it for the first time in 1969.

I wonder if you could _______me a favour, Jackon.

I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am ______ awake.

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

As the train pulled out of the station, I started to ______ to the man sitting opposite.

He began to take politics _____ only when he left school.

The house was so damp that it was ______ to live in. 

Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth.

The students got high marks in the test but Mary stood out.

Mr. Simpkims is the big ______ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.

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

I really have the greatest respect for Jane's work as she devoted her whole life to helping the poor.