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Her ex-husband was an
insufferable bully, a tyrant, sand a villain in general. |
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scoundrel
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(B) |
waif |
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mendicant |
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vagrant |
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The suspect is sure the
jury will vindicate him. |
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(A) |
accuse |
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(B) |
calumniate |
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(C) |
attach |
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exonerate; excuse
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She was very
vindictive and never forgave an injury. |
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(A) |
relenting |
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(B) |
vengeful
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charitable |
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magnanimous |
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The singer violated
the terms of his contract and was sued by the company. |
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(A) |
abided by |
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(B) |
observed |
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heeded |
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(D) |
broke; breached
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They all dreaded the
virago who screamed at her children and squabbled with her
neighbors. |
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(A) |
termagant
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(B) |
violet |
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scapegoat |
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(D) |
referee |
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How could such a big,
virile man have such a high, piping voice ? |
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(A) |
mawkish |
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(B) |
effeminate |
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manly
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(D) |
maudlin |
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That request is
virtually an order. |
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morally |
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(B) |
virtuously |
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(C) |
practically
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meritoriously |
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8. |
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The violin virtuoso
was only 13 years old. |
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(A) |
collector |
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(B) |
philatelist |
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(C) |
dilettante |
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(D) |
highly skilled artist
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This virus is highly
virulent and has claimed many victims. |
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(A) |
stalwart |
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(B) |
strenuous |
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(C) |
poisonous
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robust |
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The stern visage
of the judge indicated that he had decided to impose a severe
penalty. |
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(A) |
look
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(B) |
order |
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(C) |
verdict |
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(D) |
jury |
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Answers 1A
2D 3B 4D 5A 6C
7C 8D 9C 10A |
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