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The embattled troops
were eventually overcome by ______ after days of continual
fighting. |
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(A) |
boredom |
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(B) |
fatigue
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despair |
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(D) |
fear |
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The corrupt official
absolutely has no ______ about exploiting the poor peasants to
enrich himself. |
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(A) |
doubt |
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(B) |
pangs |
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(C) |
care |
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(D) |
qualms
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Have you ever
experienced the ______ at the end of a grueling race ? |
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(A) |
exhaustion
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(B) |
lethargy |
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(C) |
laziness |
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(D) |
steepiness |
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The ______ workers were
instigated to go on strike. |
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(A) |
dejected |
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(B) |
disgusted |
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(C) |
disgruntled
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(D) |
placid |
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Annie is still ______ whether she should accept the overseas
posting. |
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(A) |
doubtful
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(B) |
tormented |
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(C) |
perturbed |
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(D) |
bemused |
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Howard did not show any
______ for having betrayed his good friend and causing his
downfall. |
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(A) |
contrition
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(B) |
enthusiasm |
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(C) |
inhibition |
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(D) |
dilemma |
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Mrs Gordon was ______ by
the news of the plane crash which killed her husband and son. |
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(A) |
flustered |
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(B) |
stunned |
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(C) |
devastated
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(D) |
amazed |
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Mr Benson's ______ is
understandable as he has had a long and hard day at the office. |
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(A) |
grouchiness
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(B) |
irritation |
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(C) |
harassment |
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(D) |
contrition |
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Hanna was deeply ______
by the news of her father's arrest and impending trial. |
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(A) |
perplexed |
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(B) |
downcast |
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(C) |
harried |
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(D) |
distressed
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Hope eventually gave way
to ______ when the graduate failed to secure a job after
countless applications and interviews. |
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(A) |
despondency
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(B) |
optimism |
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(C) |
empathy |
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(D) |
sympathy |
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