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The humorist used to
squib political candidates. |
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(A) |
lampoon
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(B) |
praise |
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(C) |
extol |
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(D) |
exalt |
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Whenever the boy thought
of the poor report card, he squirmed. |
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(A) |
got angry |
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(B) |
rallied |
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(C) |
aligned |
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(D) |
showed discomfort
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The stack of wood
will last the whole winter. |
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(A) |
pile
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(B) |
alloy |
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(C) |
altercation |
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(D) |
amenity |
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The stagflation
in the early seventies was an economic nightmare to people all
over the world. |
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(A) |
stagnation |
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(B) |
inflation |
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(C) |
recession |
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(D) |
combination of stagnation and inflation
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Intoxicated and
satisfied, the drunkard staggered home. |
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(A) |
rushed |
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(B) |
hastened |
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(C) |
tottered
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(D) |
darted |
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The material
achievements of the United States are staggering. |
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(A) |
reeling |
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(B) |
amazing
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(C) |
dwindling |
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(D) |
discouraging |
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A stagnant pool
of water is a breeding place for mosquitos. |
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(A) |
moving |
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(B) |
static
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(C) |
rushing |
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(D) |
gushing |
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Only a few people
laughed over the stale joke. |
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(A) |
fresh |
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(B) |
amusing |
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(C) |
random |
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(D) |
trite
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The negotiation between
the two countries has come to a stalemate. |
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(A) |
agreement |
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(B) |
deadlock
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(C) |
concurrence |
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(D) |
solution |
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10. |
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The hunter stalked
the deer. |
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(A) |
chased openly |
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(B) |
pursued stealthily
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(C) |
skinned |
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(D) |
stained |
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Answers 1A
2D 3A 4D 5C 6B
7B 8D 9B 10B |
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