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They were
clamoring for war, but it was simply a bluff. |
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(A) |
shouting
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(B) |
retreating |
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(C) |
riding |
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planning |
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The gangsters
had a clandestine meeting. |
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(A) |
open |
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(B) |
forthright |
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(C) |
straightforward |
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secret
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The Japanese
people are said to be very clannish |
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(A) |
self-centered |
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(B) |
tribe-centered
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egoistic |
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selfish |
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The judge was
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(A) |
sternness |
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(B) |
cruelty |
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(C) |
strictly |
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leniency
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High school
compositions are often marred by such clichés as " strong
as an ox. " |
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(A) |
worn-out expressions
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(B) |
creative phrases |
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amusing remarks |
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(D) |
new words |
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Some people
use patriotism as a cloak for making money. |
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(A) |
method |
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(B) |
client |
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(C) |
camouflage
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clarion |
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The machinery
was clogged with thick oil and dirt. |
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(A) |
hampered
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(B) |
flowed |
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(C) |
glowed |
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(D) |
flooded |
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The playboy
was cloyed with pleasure. |
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(A) |
whetted |
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(B) |
excited |
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(C) |
provoked |
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satiated
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Fingerprints
are the best clues for the investigation. |
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(A) |
hints
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(B) |
chunks |
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cliques |
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findings |
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Harry is a
clumsy boy constantly stumbling over his own feet. |
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(A) |
comely |
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(B) |
handy |
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(C) |
awkward
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deft |
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Answers 1A 2D
3B 4D 5A 6C 7A
8D 9A 10C |
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