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Science has
somewhat attenuated illusions. |
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(A) |
expanded |
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(B) |
augmented |
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(C) |
swelled |
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(D) |
deflated
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The child's
good health attests his mother's loving care. |
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(A) |
warps |
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(B) |
proves
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(C) |
belies |
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(D) |
garbles |
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The queen wore
rich attire. |
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(A) |
slacks |
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(B) |
sweater |
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(C) |
clothes
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(D) |
stockings |
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Pebbles become
smooth by attrition. |
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(A) |
friction
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(B) |
contrition |
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(C) |
contriteness |
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(D) |
remorse |
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Audacious
behavior will be frowned upon. |
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(A) |
wary |
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(B) |
discreet |
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(C) |
circumspect |
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(D) |
reckless
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His income has
been augmented |
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(A) |
attenuated |
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(B) |
atrophied |
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(C) |
thwarted |
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(D) |
increased
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7. |
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His father
looks august. |
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(A) |
feeble |
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(B) |
imposing
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(C) |
emaciated |
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(D) |
weak |
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8. |
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The trade
exhibition was held under the auspices of the city
government. |
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(A) |
sponsorship
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(B) |
opposition |
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(C) |
objection |
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(D) |
affray |
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Her father is an austere person. |
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(A) |
benign |
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(B) |
bland |
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(C) |
severe
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(D) |
flamboyant |
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10. |
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The document
bears an authentic signature. |
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(A) |
genuine
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(B) |
flat |
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(C) |
fleeting |
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(D) |
spurious |
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Answers 1D 2B
3C 4A 5D 6D 7B
8A 9C 10A |
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