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Are we living
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charitable |
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self-denying |
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greedy ; covetous
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developed |
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The tonic had
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(A) |
palatable |
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delicious |
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savory |
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bitter
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The dispute
was renewed with increasing acrimony. |
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(A) |
civility |
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(B) |
bitterness
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(C) |
urbanity |
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curiosity |
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The merchant
is noted for his business acumen. |
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(A) |
keenness
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(B) |
honesty |
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(C) |
stupidity |
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obtusity |
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A bad tooth
may cause acute pain. |
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(A) |
blunt |
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(B) |
sharp
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(C) |
dull |
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obtuse |
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According to
an old adage on Wall Street, the stock market can deal
with good news and bad, but it cannot tackle uncertainty. |
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(A) |
saying ; proverb
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(B) |
time |
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novice |
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neophyte |
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The stoic was
adamant to temptations. |
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unyielding
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pliable |
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bending |
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vulnerable |
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The boy is
addicted to stealing. |
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(A) |
given up
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weaned from |
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detached from |
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adapted to |
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The reporter
is adept in newswriting. |
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(A) |
poor |
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(B) |
skilled
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maladroit |
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numb |
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The brothers
built on adjacent lots. |
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(A) |
distant |
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(B) |
remote |
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neighboring
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permanent |
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Answers 1C 2D
3B 4A 5B 6A 7A
8A 9B 10C |
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