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Red tape is often
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(A) |
relieving |
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(B) |
agonizing
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(C) |
exciting |
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(D) |
emulating |
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Pupils are extremely
happy and excited when going on an excursion. |
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(A) |
short trip
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(B) |
exploration |
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(C) |
venture |
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desolation |
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Her exemplary
behavior was praised at commencement. |
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(A) |
outstanding
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(B) |
squeamish |
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(C) |
fastidious |
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(D) |
carping |
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No one regards
exemption from military service as an honor. |
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(A) |
immunity
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(B) |
execution |
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(C) |
execration |
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(D) |
excoriation |
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The chain-smoker
exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke. |
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(A) |
breathed out
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(B) |
breathed in |
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(C) |
inhaled |
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exhausted |
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After a week's nasty
weather the sunlight exhilarated almost everybody. |
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(A) |
disheartened |
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(B) |
dejected |
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(C) |
dispirited |
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(D) |
cheered
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The evangelist
exhorted all sinners in his audience to reform. |
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(A) |
block |
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(B) |
urge
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(C) |
deter |
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(D) |
impede |
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He was so mind as to
promise help in any exigency. |
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(A) |
detente |
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(B) |
entente |
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(C) |
urgent situation
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(D) |
conjecture |
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In New York, the
exodus from the hot and stuffy city was particularly
noticeable on Friday evenings. |
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(A) |
influx |
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(B) |
inflow |
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(C) |
departure
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(D) |
immigration |
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We are sure this letter
will exonerate you from blame. |
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(A) |
absolve
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(B) |
entangle |
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(C) |
equivocate |
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(D) |
incriminate |
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Answers 1B
2A 3A 4A 5A 6D
7B 8C 9C 10A |
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