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Artistic creativity is
often stultified by the intrusion of commercial
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encouraged |
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(B) |
fostered |
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(C) |
piqued |
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rendered ineffectual
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The old man stumbled
across the darkened room and fell. |
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(A) |
tottered
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(B) |
swung |
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(C) |
walked steadily |
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(D) |
stuffed |
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We were stunned
by the news that a car accident had cost his life. |
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(A) |
expiated |
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(B) |
dazed
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(C) |
expedited |
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annulled |
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The bonnet looked
stunning on her. |
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(A) |
beautiful
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(B) |
funny |
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(C) |
dazed |
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plain |
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The poor child was
stunted from malnutrition. |
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(A) |
treated |
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(B) |
prospered |
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checked in growth
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(D) |
flourished |
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The international
airport is a stupendous sight. |
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prodigious
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(B) |
inconspicuous |
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(C) |
submissive |
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(D) |
puny |
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In his stupor,
the addict was unaware of the events taking place around him. |
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(A) |
consciousness |
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(B) |
unconsciousness
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(C) |
alertness |
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nimbleness |
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We have sturdy
faith in the future of our country. |
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(A) |
studious |
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(B) |
diligent |
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frail |
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strong
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Knowing that he had done
wrong, the boy stuttered an apology. |
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(A) |
articulated |
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(B) |
enunciated |
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stammered
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integrated |
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The deserted basement
became a rat-infested sty. |
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(A) |
underground |
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(B) |
filthy place
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(C) |
saloon |
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(D) |
expertise |
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Answers 1D
2A 3B 4A 5C 6A
7B 8D 9C 10B |
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