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The man of letters was
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illuminated |
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(B) |
ignited |
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(C) |
kindled |
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puzzled
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The lazy dog was resting
in a shaky nook. |
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(A) |
field |
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(B) |
hidden spot
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(C) |
open space |
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(D) |
prairie |
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As far as English is
concerned, this class is above the norm for the freshman
year. |
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(A) |
average
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(B) |
suspicion |
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(C) |
doubt |
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neurosis |
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These spring flowers
will make an attractive nosegay. |
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(A) |
banquet |
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(B) |
nostril |
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(C) |
bouquet
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(D) |
nose ring |
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The first settler found
so much work to do that they had little time for nostalgia. |
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(A) |
recreation |
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(B) |
home-sickness
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(C) |
amusement |
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(D) |
entertainment |
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Don't be so nosy
about people's private affairs. |
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(A) |
inquisitive
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(B) |
apathetic |
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(C) |
nonchalant |
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(D) |
indifferent |
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Some papers must be
notarized before they become legally effective. |
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(A) |
legally certified
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(B) |
informed |
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(C) |
minced |
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(D) |
meditated |
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8. |
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The Indians cut
notches on a stick to keep count of numbers. |
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(A) |
v-shaped cuts
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(B) |
notations |
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(C) |
notes |
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(D) |
notices |
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Newspapers often bring
notoriety to those involved in crime or scandal. |
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(A) |
honor |
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(B) |
wealth |
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(C) |
riches |
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(D) |
infamy
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Novices are
liable to make mistakes. |
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(A) |
old-timers |
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(B) |
old-hands |
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(C) |
beginners; neophytes
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(D) |
veterans |
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Answers 1D
2B 3A 4C 5B 6A
7A 8A 9D 10C |
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