I was very sad when the vet said he’d have to _____ Gertie, our lapdog.

Many plants and animal species are now on the _______ of extinction.

Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.

I have decided to buy that house. I won’t change my mind _________what you say.

I hate ____ newspapers; they're just full of gossip, scandal and lies!

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

During their five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.

I forgot to _____ him to buy some bread

My responsibility is to ___________ my little brothers.

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

Diseases are easily ______ through contact with infected animals. 

Despite our careful planning, the whole surprise party was a ______ of accidents.

In spite of her embarrassment before Rodya's urgent and challenging look, she could not deny herself that satisfaction.

Although the false banknotes fooled many people, they did not ____ to close examination.

What measures have been ______ to control the crowd at Saturday’s football match?

We all believe that a happy marriage should be _______ mutual love.

The _________ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from owning a house there.

Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.

In Britain, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen.

_______ does not exist yet, but scientists are working hard to create computers that can think like human beings.

That house-making is the job of women is a __________ thought.

Peter is disappointed at not getting the job, but he will ______ it soon.