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The convict
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(A) |
flourished |
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(B) |
declined
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(C) |
throve |
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(D) |
prospered |
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That lanky,
overgrown boy looked very shy. |
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(A) |
long and thin
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(B) |
obese |
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corpulent |
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plump |
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Sometimes, a lapse
of the tongue will cause a big blunder. |
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(A) |
intention |
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(B) |
pretense |
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(C) |
slight mistake
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(D) |
advance |
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Lady Bountiful
distributed largess to the poor. |
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(A) |
frugality |
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(B) |
thrift |
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(C) |
closefistedness |
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(D) |
gift
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5. |
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The hot, tropical
weather created a feeling of lassitude and encouraged
drowsiness. |
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(A) |
might |
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(B) |
vigor |
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(C) |
weariness
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(D) |
energy |
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His latent talent
was discovered by accident. |
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(A) |
patent |
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(B) |
dynamic |
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(C) |
operative |
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(D) |
dormant
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In order to get good
plant growth, the gardener must pinch off all lateral
shoots. |
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(A) |
coming from the side
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(B) |
low |
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(C) |
upper |
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(D) |
bountiful |
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8. |
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He lathers his
face before shaving. |
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(A) |
washes |
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rinses |
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razes |
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(D) |
puts on foam made from soap and water
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9. |
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Our government allows
people great latitude in religion. |
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(A) |
limitation |
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(B) |
restriction |
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(C) |
freedom
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restraint |
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10. |
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Unselfishness is
laudable, but few people go without selfishness. |
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(A) |
worthless |
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(B) |
blameworthy |
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(C) |
praiseworthy
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(D) |
derisive |
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Answers 1B
2A 3C 4D 5C 6D
7A 8D 9C 10C |
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