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A little war may very
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shrivel |
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(B) |
shrink |
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constrict |
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(D) |
expand
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He tried to eschew
all display of temper. |
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(A) |
show |
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(B) |
avoid
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(C) |
present |
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(D) |
adopt |
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Very few had access to
the esoteric plan. |
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(A) |
confidential
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(B) |
erudite |
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(C) |
enormous |
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gigantic |
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They were agents engaged
in industrial espionage. |
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(A) |
production |
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(B) |
spying
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revolution |
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(D) |
evolution |
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Her arrogance
estranged all her friends and colleagues. |
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appeased |
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(B) |
espoused |
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(C) |
conciliated |
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alienated
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Visitors were impressed
by her ethereal beauty. |
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(A) |
substantial |
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(B) |
heavy |
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(C) |
celestial
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thick |
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Intolerance between
ethnic groups is deplorable and usually is based on lack of
understanding and information. |
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(A) |
racial
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(B) |
erroneous |
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esteemed |
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(D) |
erogenous |
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Etiquette
requires that we behave like civilized human beings. |
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(A) |
rules of conduct
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(B) |
breach |
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(C) |
ethos |
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(D) |
fiasco |
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The speaker made
eulogistic remarks on the group's accomplishment. |
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(A) |
critical |
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(B) |
disparaging |
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laudatory
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abusive |
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Some drugs induce
euphoria. |
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(A) |
feeling of great happiness
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(B) |
anxiety |
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(C) |
depression |
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unease |
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Answers 1D
2B 3A 4B 5D 6C
7A 8A 9C 10A |
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