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A volley of
criticism greeted the mayor's proposal. |
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(A) |
outburst
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(B) |
volt |
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(C) |
streak |
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(D) |
thread |
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The salesman is a
voluble speaker, always ready to talk. |
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(A) |
slow |
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(B) |
retarded |
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(C) |
glib; fluent
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(D) |
inarticulate |
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The wealthy playboy
leads a voluptuous life. |
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(A) |
sensuous
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(B) |
self-denying |
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(C) |
self-contained |
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(D) |
stoic |
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The wolf is a very
voracious eater. |
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(A) |
dormant |
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(B) |
latent |
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(C) |
satiated |
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(D) |
excessively greedy
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The swimmer was caught
in the vortex and perished. |
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(A) |
pinnacle |
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(B) |
pique |
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(C) |
whirlpool
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(D) |
avarice |
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The student became a
votary of English drama. |
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(A) |
amateur |
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(B) |
critic |
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(C) |
devotee
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(D) |
prodigy |
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We can vouch for
John's integrity. |
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(A) |
doubt |
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(B) |
suspect |
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(C) |
certify
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(D) |
assume |
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The company will
vouchsafe you a fair return on your investment. |
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(A) |
grant
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(B) |
confiscate |
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(C) |
halt |
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(D) |
haul |
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9. |
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Oftentimes, our TV
programs tend to cater to vulgar taste. |
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(A) |
high |
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(B) |
sublime |
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(C) |
superb |
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(D) |
gross; low
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10. |
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Achilles was
vulnerable only in is heel. |
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(A) |
indomitable |
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(B) |
invincible |
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(C) |
susceptible to wounds
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impregnable |
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11. |
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He is such a vulture
as will sell out his best friend. |
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(A) |
lamb |
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(B) |
lark |
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(C) |
pigeon |
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(D) |
greedy, ruthless person
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Answers 1A
2C 3A 4D 5C 6C
7C 8a 9d 10C 11D |
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