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The Chinese people are
sometimes said to be inscrutable. |
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(A) |
understandable |
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(B) |
mysterious
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(C) |
inordinate |
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accountable |
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The cancer cell is
insidious because it works secretly within our body for our
defeat. |
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(A) |
stealthy
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(B) |
stingy |
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(C) |
kindly |
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(D) |
insensitive |
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What are you trying to
insinuate by that remark ? |
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(A) |
affirm |
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(B) |
assert |
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(C) |
avert |
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(D) |
imply
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The students were bored
by his insipid talk. |
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(A) |
spicy |
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(B) |
dull
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(C) |
provocative |
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(D) |
poignant |
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His insolent
manner indicated his lack of education. |
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(A) |
meek |
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(B) |
rude
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(C) |
courteous |
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(D) |
menial |
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Sleeping pills failed to
relieve his insomnia. |
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(A) |
heed |
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(B) |
sobriety |
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(C) |
assimilation |
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sleeplessness
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A man of insouciance
will achieve nothing great. |
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(A) |
enthusiasm |
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(B) |
ardor |
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(C) |
apathy
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zeal |
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I am afraid that his
statement will instigate strong objections. |
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(A) |
resolve |
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(B) |
provoke
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(C) |
cool off |
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(D) |
extinguish |
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Mr. Heston was
instrumental in organizing the club. |
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(A) |
helpful
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(B) |
blocking |
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(C) |
informative |
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(D) |
instructive |
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In the face of
insuperable difficulties, they maintained their courage and
will to resist. |
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(A) |
tangible |
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(B) |
intangible |
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(C) |
insurmountable
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(D) |
negotiable |
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Answers 1B
2A 3D 4B 5B 6D
7C 8B 9A 10C |
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