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The age-old argument
about free trade versus protection has emerged again. |
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in harmony with |
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(B) |
in keeping with |
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(C) |
verge |
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in contrast with
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The pianist played the
concerto with tremendous verve. |
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(A) |
apathy |
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(B) |
liveliness
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(C) |
lethargy |
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languor |
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Our shipping industry is
able to build various kinds of vessels. |
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(A) |
ships
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(B) |
astronautics |
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(C) |
asylums |
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(D) |
versions |
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The US Congress is
vested with the power to declare war. |
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(A) |
adorned |
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(B) |
embellished |
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(C) |
authorized
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matched |
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Archaeologists have been
digging for the vestiges of past civilizations. |
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(A) |
retributions |
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(B) |
platitudes |
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(C) |
traces
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(D) |
realms |
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Mr. Hamilton was a
political campaign veteran of long standing. |
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(A) |
old hand
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(B) |
novice |
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neophyte |
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apprentice |
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The chairman has the
right to veto any of the board's proposals. |
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(A) |
endorse |
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(B) |
reject
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(C) |
ratify |
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issue |
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Nothing vexes him
more than her constant criticism. |
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(A) |
annoys
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(B) |
gratifies |
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(C) |
placates |
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(D) |
appeases |
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No crops are viable
in this barren soil. |
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futile |
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(B) |
fertile |
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(C) |
able to live
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useless |
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There was a variety of
viands at the feast. |
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(A) |
victuals
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(B) |
necessities |
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(C) |
rituals |
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(D) |
victims |
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Answers 1D
2B 3A 4C 5C 6A
7B 8A 9C 10A |
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