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The road quickly
deteriorated into a bumpy path. |
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ameliorated |
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(B) |
worsened; degenerated
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enhanced |
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heightened |
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Violence is a
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(A) |
adorable |
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(B) |
abominable
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(C) |
commendable |
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effective |
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We had to make a
detour because the main road was jammed. |
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(A) |
short cut |
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(B) |
roundabout way
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(C) |
straight road |
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slippery path |
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The famous artist still
has his detractors. |
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(A) |
chums |
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(B) |
sponsors |
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(C) |
slanderers
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(D) |
patrons |
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Smoking is
detrimental to health. |
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(A) |
conducive |
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(B) |
helpful |
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(C) |
beneficial |
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(D) |
deleterious
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A devastating war
has impoverished Vietnam. |
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(A) |
developing |
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(B) |
ravaging
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(C) |
detractive |
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desultory |
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No deviation from
traditional methods was permitted in preparation for the
banquet. |
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(A) |
accordance |
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(B) |
departure
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(C) |
correspondence |
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(D) |
conformity |
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He was suspected to have
become rich by devious ways. |
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(A) |
crooked
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(B) |
honest |
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(C) |
worthwhile |
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(D) |
affable |
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The social worker was
devoid of any personal desire for gain. |
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(A) |
full |
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(B) |
replete |
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(C) |
furnished |
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(D) |
empty
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The hungry man was
devouring his food. |
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(A) |
eating up greedily
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(B) |
swallowing slowly |
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(C) |
chewing |
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(D) |
digesting |
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Answers 1B
2B 3B 4C 5D 6B
7B 8A 9D 10A |
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