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The brother was always
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(A) |
injuries |
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(B) |
mischievous acts
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(C) |
detriments |
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(D) |
detractions |
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Let us not prate
about our virtues. |
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(A) |
discard |
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(B) |
forsake |
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speak foolishly about
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(D) |
restore |
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The little girl
prattled endlessly about her dolls. |
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(A) |
fondled |
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(B) |
ravished |
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(C) |
caressed |
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(D) |
babbled
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In the preamble
to the Constitution, the purpose of the document is set forth. |
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(A) |
content |
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(B) |
context |
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(C) |
epilogue |
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introductory statement
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The expert thinks that
this stock is a precarious investment and advises against
its purchase. |
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(A) |
ascertained |
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(B) |
uncertain
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(C) |
doubtless |
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(D) |
decisive |
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This decision sets a
precedent for future cases of a similar nature. |
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(A) |
preceding guide
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(B) |
aftermath |
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(C) |
afterthought |
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(D) |
portion |
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Example is often better
than precept. |
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(A) |
rule of behavior
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(B) |
practice |
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(C) |
pragmatism |
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(D) |
prance |
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The kindergarteners are
not allowed to leave the school precincts during school
hours. |
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(A) |
garden |
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(B) |
playground |
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learning center |
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environs
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Do not be precipitate
in this matter; investigate further. |
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(A) |
slow |
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(B) |
tardy |
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deliberate |
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headlong
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By his manner of
discussing serious topics, the child demonstrated that he was
precocious. |
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(A) |
exceptionally early in development
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(B) |
docile |
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(C) |
sluggish |
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retarded |
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Answers 1B
2C 3D 4D 5B 6A
7A 8D 9D 10A |
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