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For each of the following sentences there are four choices. Choose the best one to complete the sentence. V%
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1. The directions were so ____ that it was impossible to complete the assignment. )f<z%:I+Z
A) ingenious B) ambitious C) notorious D) ambiguous ~1vDV>dpE
2. Our ________ host always enjoys having friends to share his Lucullan suppers. 7Da`
A) cursive B)martial C) fractious D) convivial k{SAvKx=
3. Recently a number of cases have been reported of young children ____a violent act previously seen on television. |2n4QBH!
A) modifying B) stimulating C) accelerating D) duplicating tHwMX1 IG
4. This kind of material can _____heat and moisture.
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A) delete B) compel C) repel D) constrain l&Q`wR5e
5. The damage to his car was ____; therefore, he could repair it himself. \ Et3|Iv
A) considerable B) appreciable C) negligible D) invisible
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6. The ____of a cultural phenomenon is usually a logical consequence of some physical aspect in the life style of the people. U/l&tmIVY
A) implementation B) expedition C) demonstration D) manifestation j yUCH*@
7. One of the responsibilities of the Coast guard is to make sure that all ships _______ follow traffic rules in busy harbors. {:$>t~=D
A) cautiously B) dutifully C) faithfully D) skillfully ^N{h3b8
8. The Eskimo is perhaps one of the most trusting and considerate of all Indians but seems to be _______ the welfare of his animals. wHMX=N1/
A) critical about B) indignant at C) indifferent to D) subject to 9c,'k#k
9. The chairman of the board _______ on me the unpleasant job of dismissing good workers the firm can no longer afford to employ. Ata:^qI
A) compelled B) posed C) pressed D) tempted Y;^l%ePuW
10. Using extremely different decorating schemes in adjoining rooms may result in _______ and lack of unity in style. .Una+Z
A) conflict B) confrontation C) disturbance D) disharmony a>I+]`g
11. Corrupt politicians who condone the activities of the gamblers are equally _______. o5uph=Q{
A) cryptic B)esoteric C)culpable D)occult 'UX!*5k<:
12. I don’t know the details for I just gave your manuscript only a(n) _______ glance.
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A) cursory B)cumbrous C)onerous D)obscure >T
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13.the Red Cross society helped _________ families to survive the war in the Persian Gulf. q" sed]
A) demure B)destitute C)assiduous D)sedate >kDQkhZ
14. the man felt ________ when the girl turned down his proposal of marriage. ]uJ"?k=
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15. the boy gave a ______ look at his classmate’s test paper when the teacher turned.
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A) frivolous B)furtive C)frenetic D)frigid
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16. Rubber boots are ___________ to water. I%X6T@P
A) imperious B)impetuous C)impervious D)impeccable sn$9Shgh
17. Missiles were mounted at various points to _______ the enemy aircrafts. sRL`dEl4l
A) integrate B)jeopardize C)intercept D)interrogate 9gEwh<
18. Being careless, she had her arm _____ by the barbed wire. )E@.!Ut4o
A) lacerated B)lamented C)juggled D)bemoaned >#~& -3
19. The wrestler’s _______ maneuvers made it difficult for his opponent to obtain a hold. ~>Fu5i $i
A) hermetic B)protean C)titanic D)procrustean [{<`o5qR
20. Psychoanalysis can help a patient recall long-forgotten experiences lost in the ______ recess of his mind. m^f0V2M_
A) labyrinthine B)chimerical C)iridescent D)mercurial T?soJ]A
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II Reading Comprehension (50%) i6tf2oqO7
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