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The
billionaire's acquisitive behavior left him never
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(A) |
charitable |
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(B) |
self-denying |
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(C) |
greedy ; covetous
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(D) |
developed |
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The acrid
smell of smoke filled the air after the building caught fire. |
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(A) |
palatable |
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(B) |
delicious |
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(C) |
savory |
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(D) |
bitter
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The business
partners' dispute ended with acrimony, making future
collaboration unlikely. |
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(A) |
civility |
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(B) |
bitterness
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(C) |
urbanity |
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(D) |
curiosity |
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His financial
acumen helped him turn a small investment into a fortune. |
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(A) |
keenness
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(B) |
honesty |
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(C) |
stupidity |
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(D) |
obtusity |
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5. |
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The patient's
acute pain required immediate medical attention. |
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(A) |
blunt |
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(B) |
sharp
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(C) |
dull |
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(D) |
obtuse |
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The adage
"time is money" is often used in business to emphasize the value
of efficiency. |
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(A) |
saying ; proverb
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(B) |
time |
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(C) |
novice |
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(D) |
neophyte |
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Despite the
criticism, he remained adamant about his decision to quit
his job and start his own business. |
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(A) |
unyielding
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(B) |
pliable |
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(C) |
bending |
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(D) |
vulnerable |
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She's
addicted to caffeine and drinks coffee throughout the day. |
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(A) |
given up
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(B) |
weaned from |
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(C) |
detached from |
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(D) |
adapted to |
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9. |
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She is an
adept musician, playing multiple instruments with ease and
skill. |
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(A) |
poor |
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(B) |
skilled
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(C) |
maladroit |
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(D) |
numb |
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The new
building is adjacent to the park, providing easy access
to green space for its residents. |
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(A) |
distant |
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(B) |
remote |
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(C) |
neighboring
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(D) |
permanent |
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Answers : 1C 2D
3B 4A 5B 6A 7A
8A 9B 10C |
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