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The heresy of the
flat-earth theory is no longer believed. |
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truth |
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(B) |
verity |
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(C) |
fallacy
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(D) |
conformity |
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Our cultural heritage
should be highly valued. |
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(A) |
legacy
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(B) |
epoch |
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episode |
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doldrums |
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The heterogeneous
population of the United States constitutes the melting pot. |
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(A) |
homogeneous |
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(B) |
dissimilar
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(C) |
heterodox |
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(D) |
orthodox |
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The soldiers are
determined to hew the enemy to pieces. |
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(A) |
inflict |
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(B) |
afflict |
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(C) |
chop
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(D) |
mesh |
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English has attained the
status of a universal tongue to a degree never approached even
by Latin in the heyday of the Roman Empire. |
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(A) |
epoch |
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(B) |
era |
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(C) |
wane |
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(D) |
period of the greatest strength
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Bears are one of the
many species of animals that hibernate. |
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(A) |
gag |
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(B) |
fumble |
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(C) |
frown |
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sleep throughout the winter
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The suspect was reported
to have committed a hideous crime. |
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(A) |
bellicose |
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(B) |
belligerent |
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frightful
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auspicious |
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It was difficult to step
out of one's place in that ancient hierarchy. |
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(A) |
management |
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(B) |
group |
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(C) |
hideout |
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body divided into ranks
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The boys hiked
through the woods. |
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(A) |
hijacked |
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drove |
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rode |
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traveled on foot
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Oftentimes, wine gives
not light hilarity, but noisy merriment. |
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(A) |
grievance |
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(B) |
grief |
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(C) |
sorrow |
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(D) |
mirth
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Answers 1C
2A 3B 4C 5D 6D
7C 8D 9D 10D |
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