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) of the following question

There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space.

After closing the envelope, the secretary _____ the stamps on firmly.

She ______ her hand over the material, enjoying the smooth silky feeling of its surface.

Jack ____________ his best suit to make a good impression on his future in-laws.

This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.

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

She ________ 20 pounds out of the bank every Monday.

Kevin enjoyed working with children so much that he decided to pursue a ____________ in teaching.

My mother told me to take out the __________ while she was cooking dinner.

We kept in _______for a while after college.

Many plant and animal species are thought to be on the_______of extinction.

With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.

They decided to leave the waiter a big ______ because the food and service had been excellent.

A blinding _____ of lightening flashed across the sky.

He won’t ______ to buy some bread unless I tell him again.

Debbie is the black _____ of the family, having left home at 17 to live with her boyfriend.

Making mistakes is all _______of growing up.

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

"Excuse me. Where is the......... office of OXFAM located?"

All his companies had been successful and he was known to be ________ rich.

When finding a new house, parents should _________ all the conditions for their children’s education and entertainment.