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Developing skills for the TOEFL iBT (Listening) – Vocab Test & Answer Key Chapter 1 Chapter 1-1 A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank. 1. Abstract concepts like happiness or love are difficult to , even though people generally know what they mean. (A) maintain (B) define (C) approve (D) transmit 2. There are many differences between the northern and southern regions of Canada. (A) infectious (B) transactional (C) curious (D) geographical 3. The of a new language can be very challenging. (A) acquisition (B) difference (C) notoriety (D) linguist 4. conversations are essentially about exchange, a tossing back and forth of ideas and reactions. (A) transactional (B) habitual (C) geographical (D) significant 5. It is not surprising for a to speak more than three different languages. (A) scientist (B) linguist (C) artist (D) photographer B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word? 6. She manipulated the situation to gain the attention of her teacher. 1

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Developing skills for the TOEFL iBT (Listening) – Vocab Test & Answer Key

Chapter 1

Chapter 1-1

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Abstract concepts like happiness or love are difficult to , even though people generally know what they mean.

(A) maintain (B) define (C) approve (D) transmit

2. There are many differences between the northern and southern regions of Canada.

(A) infectious (B) transactional (C) curious (D) geographical

3. The of a new language can be very challenging.

(A) acquisition (B) difference (C) notoriety (D) linguist

4. conversations are essentially about exchange, a tossing back and forth of ideas and reactions.

(A) transactional (B) habitual (C) geographical (D) significant

5. It is not surprising for a to speak more than three different languages.

(A) scientist (B) linguist (C) artist (D) photographer

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. She manipulated the situation to gain the attention of her teacher.

(A) helped (B) ignored (C) stopped (D) altered

7. His habitual drunkenness caused him to be denied citizenship in his new country.

(A) accidental (B) regular (C) particular (D) temporary

8. When the initial project failed, the team formulated a new plan to present to the CEO.

(A) developed (B) discussed (C) proposed (D) transferred

9. It is obvious that he does not want to come to work today.

(A) unclear (B) rumored (C) evident (D) habitual

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10. The exchange student transferred his accent to the other students.

(A) defined (B) fused (C) borrowed (D) passed on

Chapter 1-2

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. His mother was a tennis player in the 1930s.

(A) curious (B) sheer (C) legendary (D) difficult

2. the income generated from his business, he receives money from the government.

(A) Because of (B) Aside from (C) In general (D) Including

3. The of the refugees in their host country was aided by a creative training program.

(A) assimilation (B) capture (C) occupation (D) supply

4. Her success was due to determination and will power.

(A) uncertain (B) sentimental (C) false (D) sheer

5. I recommend this dish. It's a of Japanese, Thai, and Chinese food.

(A) division (B) fusion (C) language (D) capture

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The new President is esteemed by the majority of the population.

(A) disliked (B) elected (C) ignored (D) respected

7. The former vice president has been promoting better environmental policies to prevent global warming.

(A) encouraging (B) criticizing (C) enforcing (D) trying

8. His notoriety gave him easy access to all of the most popular restaurants and clubs.

(A) assistant (B) fame (C) conduct (D) personality

9. Air pollution greatly contributes to global warming.

(A) reduces (B) allows (C) aids (D) prevents

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10. The climate of the Earth varies significantly from North to South and according to elevation.

(A) uniquely (B) slightly (C) greatly (D) randomly

Chapter 1-3

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The would not let the foreigner enter the country.

(A) linguists (B) information (C) authorities (D) sentiment

2. I couldn't find or directions when I went on a holiday to Bangladesh.

(A) criticism (B) information (C) visitors (D) input

3. After the bombing, anti-American swept through the country.

(A) authority (B) notoriety (C) appreciates (D) sentiments

4. We're listen carefully during the lecture.

(A) figure to (B) appreciate to (C) definitely (D) supposed to

5. The of this task is to teach independence.

(A) purpose (B) information (C) authorities (D) input

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. I definitely do not want to work on a maggot farm.

(A) probably (B) presently (C) previously (D) decidedly

7. Even though you're curious, it may be better not to try to find out.

(A) inquisitive (B) bored (C) intelligent (D) uninterested

8. I figure it will take about an hour to drive to the lake.

(A) hear (B) shape (C) suppose (D) determine

9. I appreciate my mother taking care of me so many times.

(A) hate (B) value (C) praise (D) deny

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10. Your input on the matter is greatly appreciated.

(A) opinion (B) concern (C) approval (D) silence

Chapter 1-4

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. After a lot of searching, I was finally able to the correct file.

(A) access (B) connect (C) direct (D) profile

2. The committee his application for a research grant. He will start the project as soon as the funds are processed.

(A) accessed (B) rejected (C) misplaced (D) approved

3. In order fix my computer, I had to follow the procedures.

(A) trouble shooting (B) instruction (C) construction (D) incoming

4. The reason why your internet is not working is because there is no between your

computer and the router.

(A) relationship (B) connection (C) interference (D) requirement

5. The allows you to venture through the internet.

(A) screen (B) browser (C) mouse (D) profile

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The boss asked the supervisor to verify the claim before a decision was made to fire the employee.

(A) repair (B) consent (C) confirm (D) insert

7. The President issued a new directive on foreign aid after the devastating earthquake in Asia.

(A) information (B) command (C) survey (D) link

8. Please sort through the incoming mail to see if the utilities bill has arrived.

(A) departing (B) moving (C) completed (D) new

9. Before you can get your driver's license, you need to fill in this form with your personal information.

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(A) complete (B) approve (C) apply (D) connect

10. His profile can be found on his website.

(A) signature (B) biography (C) portrait (D) browser

Chapter 1-5

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. While reading the essay, I noticed several that must be corrected.

(A) grammars (B) fragments (C) refreshments (D) contemporaries

2. are often overused or used incorrectly in writing.

(A) Punctuation (B) Departures (C) Sentences (D) Dashes

3. We use to emphasize the flow of the writing.

(A) capitalization (B) fragments (C) punctuation (D) requirements

4. , the journalist differs from other writers in many ways.

(A) Stylistically (B) Introductory (C) Partially (D) Randomly

5. is always necessary at the beginning of a sentence.

(A) Contemporary (B) Capitalization (C) Dashing (D) Characterizing

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. Her time living overseas can be characterized by three main points: a time of learning, a time of independence, and a time of maturing.

(A) reduced (B) defined (C) repeated (D) punctuated

7. His third film, an action movie, marked a departure from his earlier, more introspective, work.

(A) change (B) return (C) similarity (D) style

8. As the first female governor, she helped blaze the trail for other women seeking political office.

(A) set a fire (B) make way (C) obstruct the path (D) establish laws

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9. Keppler, now remembered as a brilliant astronomer, was harshly criticized by his contemporary, Martin Luther.

(A) ancestor (B) peer (C) elder (D) mentor

10. She found that the walk through the park refreshed her mind and body.

(A) invigorated (B) calmed (C) tired (D) remembered

Chapter 1-6

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Vaccinations have helped to eliminate worldwide.

(A) disease (B) death (C) chicken pox (D) small pox

2. In many countries, have declined in the past ten years.

(A) violence (B) mortality rates (C) hygiene (D) parasites

3. After examining the specimen under a microscope, the doctor was able to determine that it

contained .

(A) mortality rates (B) hygiene (C) parasites (D) immunity

4. Washing your hands often is part of good .

(A) hygiene (B) immunity (C) pathogens (D) exercise

5. Air-born are extremely dangerous.

(A) infectious (B) small pox (C) pathogens (D) parasites

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. You may not be able to enter a different country if you have an infectious disease.

(A) rare (B) contagious (C) harmless (D) fatal

7. The disease was transmitted to everyone that the infected patient came into contact with.

(A) prevented (B) described (C) removed (D) spread

8. Education and prevention techniques helped eradicate the deadly plague.

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(A) spread (B) control (C) eliminate (D) stabilize

9. He contracted the disease while volunteering in an impoverished country.

(A) avoided (B) spread (C) invented (D) acquired

10. Vaccination provides immunity from many debilitating diseases.

(A) cleansing (B) resistance (C) death (D) weakness

Chapter 1-7

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The is not a subject that I understand clearly.

(A) deadline (B) calculus of variations (C) introductory (D) electricity

2. Physics 101 and Math 101 are for enrollment in Physics 201.

(A) prerequisites (B) advanced (C) optional (D) substitution

3. People of today cannot imagine life without .

(A) water (B) magnetism (C) electricity (D) overlap

4. The professor wants us to buy the fifth edition of the book on electricity and .

(A) magnetism (B) introductory (C) comprehensive (D) prerequisites

5. There is an in the products of the two companies.

(A) argument (B) impractical (C) energy (D) overlap

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The company offered comprehensive training for everyone that was hired.

(A) assistance (B) thorough (C) incomplete (D) mandatory

7. With his wealth, he could virtually purchase anything he wanted to.

(A) completely (B) independently (C) practically (D) impossibly

8. The mother assigned different household chores to her children.

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(A) gave (B) required (C) received (D) offered

9. It is important to keep track of how much we spend every month.

(A) withhold (B) monitor (C) announce (D) increase

10. I will have the honor of making the introductory speech for one of my favorite authors.

(A) closing (B) main (C) congratulatory (D) opening

Chapter 1-8

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. We held an informal business meeting at the around the corner from our office.

(A) communication (B) entertainment (C) eatery (D) voucher

2. In order to save money, the tourists and rented an older car instead of a brand new convertible.

(A) upgraded (B) splurged (C) downgraded (D) defaulted

3. All students, those currently taking tests, must report to the gymnasium immediately.

(A) bewildering (B) enrolling (C) excluding (D) concluding

4. I there is no point trying to persuade him to go to the football game since he is scheduled to work that day.

(A) figure (B) despite (C) exclude (D) encourage

5. The document will print from the printer unless otherwise specified.

(A) figure (B) default (C) eatery (D) deadline

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. At the time of payment, the woman presented a voucher for services performed on her car.

(A) bill (B) coupon (C) check (D) passport

7. I have to enroll in two languages classes this semester in order to graduate on time.

(A) observe (B) enlist (C) teach (D) compete

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8. The math problem bewildered me, so I had to ask my teacher for help.

(A) interested (B) frustrated (C) angered (D) baffled

9. Students may assume that this stuff is unimportant, but it's actually vital to receiving a good grade.

(A) cushion (B) problem (C) matter (D) activity

10. The journalist typed all night to meet the deadline at nine o'clock.

(A) graveyard (B) delay (C) extension (D) time limit

Chapter 1-9

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. It has been confirmed that last week's sudden has claimed twenty-four lives.

(A) vegetation (B) debris (C) avalanche (D) gravity

2. She was accused of being when she ordered the workers to move the wall hanging two centimeters to the left.

(A) outgoing (B) generous (C) moody (D) nitpicky

3. The environment can be affected by the choices that we make.

(A) devastating (B) impossibly (C) entirely (D) permanently

4. Without , humans, animals, and other objects on Earth would float in the air.

(A) vegetation (B) avalanches (C) oxygen (D) gravity

5. It is an interesting that when a person yawns, those who witness it, tend to yawn, too.(A) nitpicky (B) encouragement (C) phenomenon (D) debris

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The hurricane left a lot of debris scattered across the beach.

(A) wreckage (B) shells (C) rocks (D) people

7. Vegetation in Africa is extraordinarily diverse.

(A) weather (B) flora (C) scenery (D) culture

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8. She stepped on the saturated rug and screamed when her socks got wet.

(A) dry (B) dirty (C) soaked (D) new

9. The devastating news caused her mother to have a heart attack.

(A) wonderful (B) exciting (C) surprising (D) overwhelming

10. The architect altered the plans to give the owners more space in the master bedroom.

(A) maintained (B) revealed (C) hid (D) adapted

Chapter 1-10

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Only once was the challenged for his position in the pack.

(A) alpha male (B) mother (C) witness (D) hierarchy

2. The child's was inappropriate and embarrassing.

(A) hierarchy (B) conduct (C) generosity (D) esteem

3. Border over the central mountainous region have been the source of intermittent fighting between the two factions for several decades.

(A) disputes (B) control (C) alliances (D) conduct

4. He rose quickly through the company to become the CEO.

(A) establish (B) witness (C) hierarchy (D) pack

5. They were in their instructions of how to conduct the interview.

(A) explicit (B) optional (C) defended (D) dispute

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The man witnessed the accident from his office window.

(A) predicted (B) heard (C) observed (D) ignored

7. It was the responsibility of the knights to defend the castle.

(A) attack (B) fortify (C) destroy (D) construct

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8. She is engaged in a nasty lawsuit these days.

(A) proposed (B) divided (C) feuding (D) absorbed

9. We must establish a strong foundation before attempting anything else.

(A) create (B) separate (C) perform (D) maintain

10. The pack hunted through the night but failed to catch their prey.

(A) individual (B) herd (C) predators (D) adults

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Chapter 2

Chapter 2-1

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Nicholas loves taking pictures, so he is going to study when he goes to college.

(A) dyads (B) photography (C) science (D) pharmacy

2. , you want to make more money than you spend.

(A) Typically (B) Optionally (C) Intensely (D) Unstably

3. The changed dramatically with the addition of three new members.

(A) characteristics (B) country (C) choice (D) group dynamics

4. It takes a lot of work and patience to maintain the relationship of a .

(A) dyad (B) consequence (C) dynamic (D) figure

5. I knew that they would split up because they had a very relationship.

(A) consequential (B) unstable (C) dynamic (D) passionate

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The most interesting characteristic about Yao Ming is his unbelievable height.

(A) flaw (B) quality (C) personality (D) figure

7. The technical staff inspects and maintains the equipment to keep it functioning properly.

(A) cleans (B) operates (C) builds (D) preserves

8. Dr. Park is a consequential man in the medical field.

(A) significant (B) strong (C) normal (D) eager

9. Harry was passionate about taking group photographs at the parties.

(A) depressed (B) eager (C) thorough (D) lazy

10. Both sides of the dispute have intense feelings about which country the island in the East Sea should belong to.

(A) conflicting (B) uncertain (C) common (D) powerful

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Chapter 2-2

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Researchers continue to study the cause of her .

(A) disorder (B) questionnaire (C) prone (D) approximately

2. He looked perfectly healthy, as there was no of the disease developing inside his body.

(A) anxiety (B) malfunction (C) survey (D) manifestation

3. There were several that the computer programmer had to resolve.

(A) disorders (B) guesses (C) malfunctions (D) panics

4. She selected the clothes she would wear for the day.

(A) measure (B) randomly (C) display (D) unlikely

5. Doctors stated that his disorder was caused by a traumatic experience that he endured as a child.

(A) panic (B) susceptible (C) perfection (D) manifestation

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The students were required to hand out questionnaires to foreigners walking down the street.

(A) apprehension (B) flaws (C) signs (D) surveys

7. We approximated that it would take forty-five minutes to drive from our house to the movie theater.

(A) knew (B) calculated (C) estimated (D) selected

8. She had a lot of anxiety regarding her upcoming surgery.

(A) disease (B) form (C) signs (D) apprehension

9. When we don't get enough sleep, we are more prone to sudden outbursts of anger.

(A) susceptible (B) tense (C) hysterical (D) flawed

10. The woman deserted her child in the grocery store for inexplicable reasons.

(A) puzzling (B) necessary (C) understandable (D) irresponsible

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Chapter 2-3

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. If you're looking for Mike, stopping by his office would at finding him.

(A) be concerned about (B) make sure (C) clear up (D) be your best bet

2. I'm really her since she hasn't been to class in two weeks.

(A) uncertain (B) concerned about (C) available (D) making sure

3. It was an enormous scandal when the teacher's was stolen.

(A) performance (B) suggestion (C) availability (D) grade book

4. My on this test will determine my final grade in the class.

(A) performance (B) suggestion (C) grade book (D) attendance

5. Since I had nothing to do during the weekend, I was to work an extra shift.

(A) absolutely (B) available (C) uncertain (D) concerned about

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. He asked his boss to repeat what he said because he wanted to make sure that he heard him correctly.

(A) confirm (B) state (C) prove (D) question

7. The supervisor asked the employees for suggestions on how to improve the company.

(A) criticism (B) ideas (C) donations (D) achievements

8. Let me clear up some common misconceptions about this subject.

(A) clean (B) arrange (C) clarify (D) ensure

9. The news story about that teacher is absolutely the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.

(A) unreasonably (B) supposedly (C) positively (D) anxiously

10. I am uncertain whether or not I can attend the festivities.

(A) positive (B) negative (C) confirming (D) unsure

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Chapter 2-4

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. It was obvious that the house had not been cleaned in awhile because there was a thick layer of dust covering the .

(A) shelves (B) garden (C) reserve (D) priority

2. I'm not sure if that coat is the one she was talking about.

(A) in stock (B) particular (C) due (D) release

3. The video is unavailable because it was earlier today.

(A) in stock (B) demand (C) due (D) checked out

4. Because for the product was so low, the company decided to discontinue it.

(A) reserve (B) demand (C) release (D) particular

5. We are considering to a health magazine.

(A) checking out (B) giving (C) subscribing (D) desire

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. I'm sorry, but we don’t have that item in stock at the moment.

(A) checked out (B) in supply (C) signed up (D) saved

7. The term paper is due on December 12.

(A) assigned (B) required (C) specific (D) released

8. She could not check out the book because it was on reserve for another student.

(A) let out (B) borrow (C) fill (D) save

9. This assignment is our first priority, so we need to stop working on all other projects until it is finished.

(A) project (B) victory (C) unimportance (D) precedence

10. When will the movie be released on DVD?

(A) let out (B) produced (C) shown (D) recalled

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Chapter 2-5

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. In order to lower the risk of heart disease, it is crucial to take measures.

(A) vulnerable (B) susceptible (C) premature (D) preventative

2. Because the deer was standing in the middle of an open field, he was a target.

(A) vulnerable (B) blossom (C) widespread (D) maintenance

3. The spent all day removing weeds from the garden.

(A) blossom (B) maintenance (C) gardener (D) landscape

4. Because Houston is located near the ocean, the city has a lot of .

(A) weather (B) detection (C) humidity (D) prevention

5. There is poverty in Africa, so there are many charities designed to help the people in those areas.

(A) widespread (B) preventative(C) controlled (D) vulnerable

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The doctor detected an irregular heartbeat.

(A) created (B) predicted (C) found (D) fixed

7. The baby was born prematurely and had to be placed in an incubator for six weeks.

(A) unhealthy (B) early (C) naturally (D) late

8. Every spring, the plants and trees blossom, creating a colorful backdrop.

(A) decay (B) spread (C) bloom (D) pollinate

9. A city without walls is susceptible to an enemy invasion.

(A) vulnerable (B) protected (C) identified (D) common

10. Proper maintenance is crucial for maximizing the life of your automobile.

(A) cost (B) exposure (C) blooming (D) care

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Chapter 2-6

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The Roman are among the greatest achievements of the ancient world.

(A) Empire (B) aqueducts (C) anchors (D) shallows

2. After her computer crashed, there was no way to the information from the hard drive.

(A) anchor (B) secure (C) retrieve (D) overcome

3. During the drought, the river was enough to cross on foot.

(A) shallow (B) surrounded (C) backed up (D) incredible

4. The metal stakes the tent to the ground so it wouldn't blow away during the storm.

(A) overcame (B) anchored (C) retrieved (D) backed up

5. They the boat to the dock with a thick rope.

(A) aqueduct (B) shallow (C) innovative (D) secured

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The incredible cake was made by a young boy.

(A) chocolate (B) amazing (C) delicious (D) huge

7. The scientist backed up his claim by performing an experiment in front of the audience.

(A) confirmed (B) researched (C) retracted (D) published

8. They were surrounded by enemy soldiers.

(A) encircled (B) observed (C) released (D) attacked

9. The innovative technique for water purification could change the future for many countries in drier climates.

(A) traditional (B) new (C) controversial (D) special

10. She overcame her bout with cancer after a successful operation.

(A) succumbed to (B) thanked (C) conquered (D) forgot

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Chapter 2-7

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The was eagerly anticipated by everyone in the courtroom.

(A) minority (B) permit (C) representation (D) bother

2. Hispanics now represent the largest in the United States.

(A) corporation (B) introduction (C) representation (D) minority

3. to Art was one of my favorite classes in college.

(A) Construction (B) Advanced (C) Permit (D) Introduction

4. He is enrolled in an biology class next semester.

(A) entirely (B) independent (C) advanced (D) official

5. The security guards us to go backstage because we knew the band members.

(A) recommended (B) advanced (C) introduced (D) permitted

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. It bothers me when people are disrespectful.

(A) scares (B) upsets (C) saddens (D) gladdens

7. The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.

(A) liked (B) served (C) retrieved (D) urged

8. The corporation has many branches all over the world.

(A) tree (B) family (C) church (D) company

9. The construction of the law was confusing to most citizens.

(A) maintenance (B) definition (C) enforcement (D) principle

10. I have to admit that the accident was entirely my fault.

(A) partially (B) probably (C) admittedly (D) fully

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Chapter 2-8

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Although the was small, it helped the student pay for his books.

(A) scholarship (B) tuition (C) additional (D) afford

2. Some students can to eat out every day because their parents pay for their tuition.

(A) afford (B) disenroll (C) accept (D) grant

3. Out-of-state is a lot more expensive than tuition paid by residents of the state where the university is located.

(A) extension (B) orientation (C) scholarship (D) tuition

4. All new employees must attend three days of to receive information about the policies, procedures, and expectations of this company.

(A) due (B) grants (C) orientation (D) extensions

5. Due to the flooding, students were given a two month on their history papers.

(A) grant (B) extension (C) additional (D) introduction

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. Any additional material can be used to make a bag.

(A) less (B) future (C) more (D) damaged

7. Failure to contact us to confirm your registration will result in you being disenrolled from the course.

(A) dismissed (B) promoted (C) demoted (D) fined

8. After three months of waiting, I received a letter which informed me that I was accepted into the university.

(A) denied (B) entered (C) assimilated (D) admitted

9. The father granted permission for his daughter to marry the soldier.

(A) awarded (B) refused (C) asked (D) welcomed

10. Make sure you don't forget when the assignment is due.

(A) given (B) late (C) owed (D) accepted

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Chapter 2-9

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. There are many people in the world who have not been given the opportunity to attend school.

(A) absolute monarchy (B) illiterate (C) succession (D) sovereign

2. The of people stretched for three blocks.

(A) distinct (B) succession (C) good-hearted (D) abolishment

3. The king ordered his citizens to pay more taxes.

(A) illiterate (B) complete (C) sovereign (D) good-hearted

4. The did not allow citizens to participate in the political process and election of leaders.

(A) sovereign (B) succession (C) distinction (D) absolute monarchy

5. The school board member wanted to school sports, but the community protested against his proposal.

(A) get rid of (B) completely (C) define (D) sequence

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The good-hearted principal gave the student a warning instead of a punishment.

(A) healthy (B) wicked (C) gracious (D) energetic

7. David completely understood the directions for the assignment.

(A) thoroughly (B) partially (C) brutally (D) seriously

8. The baby has distinct features inherited from her father.

(A) round (B) recognizable (C) different (D) defined

9. Abraham Lincoln helped to abolish slavery.

(A) promote (B) develop (C) establish (D) end

10. The prisoner of war suffered cruel treatment during his captivity.

(A) brutal (B) long (C) intense (D) boring

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Chapter 2-10

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. It was an love story that occurred two hundred years ago.

(A) epic (B) interrupted (C) instrument (D) insight

2. The teacher asked the students to write the of the word 'debacle.'

(A) previous (B) definition (C) essay (D) insight

3. Actors must their lines to memory prior to their performance.

(A) commit (B) influence (C) catch (D) interrupt

4. The commercial has a jingle that I can't get out of my head.

(A) compose (B) previous (C) catchy (D) defined

5. He was very in the field of genetic engineering.

(A) interrupted (B) catchy (C) influential (D) released

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. Hippocrates's animal experiments gave him insight into the functioning of the human body.

(A) form (B) legend (C) memory (D) wisdom

7. I received more information at the previous parenting conference than I did at this one.

(A) important (B) earlier (C) child (D) developmental

8. My favorite musical instrument is the soprano saxophone.

(A) recorder (B) note (C) device (D) composer

9. When she was six years old, she composed her first song and played it on the piano.

(A) sang (B) sold (C) bought (D) wrote

10. There was really no excuse for the interruption in the middle of our discussion.

(A) disruption (B) lecture (C) tool (D) demonstration

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3-1

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Shakespeare's most famous would have to be Romeo and Juliet.

(A) thriller (B) tragedy (C) comedy (D) musical

2. We studied the civilizations of Greece in our history class.

(A) ancient (B) happy (C) division (D) future

3. The soldier saved innocent civilians from an attack on the embassy.

(A) weak (B) lighthearted (C) heroic (D) jealous

4. There were two : one for endangered animals and one for extinct animals.

(A) misfortunes (B) ages (C) characters (D) categories

5. She easily trusted others, and that was her .

(A) strength (B) tragic flaw (C) misunderstanding (D) personality

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. His peers chose him as having the best personality.

(A) smile (B) physique (C) character (D) potential

7. Her jealousy will be her downfall.

(A) covetousness (B) happiness (C) misery (D) eagerness

8. The professor's lighthearted attitude helped to put the students at ease.

(A) wicked (B) cheerful (C) relaxed (D) serious

9. A small misunderstanding led to the demise of their relationship.

(A) argument (B) confusion (C) tragedy (D) division

10. The procedure involved transforming her inner beauty as well as her physical appearance.

(A) excluded (B) completed (C) released (D) included

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Chapter 3-2

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The theory of evolution is not a topic that I want to at this moment.

(A) capture (B) employ (C) assault (D) get into

2. The tourists were excited to leave the on the cruise ship.

(A) field (B) port (C) exploits (D) airport

3. The hijacked the oil tanker off the coast of Somalia.

(A) pirates (B) exploits (C) ports (D) employs

4. He debated about whether or not to some bread to feed his starving children.

(A) steal (B) attack (C) dare (D) employ

5. The knight's were depicted in a blockbuster film.

(A) exploits (B) capture (C) daring (D) pirates

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. When my husband lost his job, my father eagerly employed him.

(A) fired (B) encouraged (C) hired (D) supported

7. The dramatic capture of the escaped convict was the top story on the evening news.

(A) rescue (B) release (C) seizure (D) torture

8. The peasants attacked the castle while the king was sleeping.

(A) defended (B) assaulted (C) gave up (D) fixed

9. After declaring his love for her, he got down on one knee and proposed.

(A) hiding (B) revealing (C) denying (D) accepting

10. The daring woman moved to a remote village in Cambodia.

(A) wealthy (B) shy (C) spoiled (D) brave

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Chapter 3-3

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The was unable to take her lunch break because she was busy answering students' questions about financial aid and midterm reports.

(A) handbook (B) registrar (C) compliment (D) requirement

2. The Austrian physician, Sigmund Freud, is generally considered to be the father of

modern .

(A) psychology (B) registrar (C) specialization (D) minor

3. Please refer to the for information, policies, and procedures regarding class attendance.

(A) registrar (B) rigorous (C) minor (D) handbook

4. He decided to get a in Spanish in addition to his major in business since he wanted to live and work in Spain.

(A) minor (B) specialization (C) psychology (D) verify

5. Orthopedic Surgery is a in medicine.

(A) minor (B) registrar (C) specialization (D) grant

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. His compliments made the shy girl blush.

(A) criticism (B) flattery (C) teasing (D) behavior

7. My course load is quite rigorous this semester, so I don't think I'll be able to participate on the basketball team.

(A) simple (B) normal (C) unreasonable (D) difficult

8. This month is extremely busy at work, so taking time off to go skiing is definitely out of the question.

(A) impossible (B) reasonable (C) possible (D) deserved

9. Before you schedule an interview, you should verify that you meet all of the requirements.

(A) courses (B) needs (C) strengths (D) deadlines

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10. In order to fulfill the requirements for your degree, you must take a speech class.

(A) meet (B) attend (C) attempt (D) perform

Chapter 3-4

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. They pay the five hundred dollars a week to teach English to their three children.

(A) student (B) draft (C) tutor (D) application

2. Tripping as I walked across the stage to receive my diploma was painfully .

(A) embarrassing (B) crucial (C) private (D) touching

3. She desperately needs an assistant to her schedule.

(A) organize (B) connect (C) petition (D) tutor

4. I will review the rough of your paper on Wednesday.

(A) application (B) revise (C) draft (D) organize

5. Can you with a free cell phone, too?

(A) get in touch (B) make a request (C) hook me up (D) put it in order

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. It is crucial that you give this information to the ambassador as soon as possible.

(A) necessary (B) possible (C) optional (D) preferred

7. Please revise this paper prior to submitting it for your final grade.

(A) type (B) read (C) write (D) edit

8. In order to get a student visa, you will have to fill out this application.

(A) form (B) official (C) draft (D) arrange

9. I need to get in touch with my advisor, but he is not answering his phone.

(A) feel (B) change (C) find (D) embarrass

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Chapter 3-5

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The steam to droplets on the bathroom mirror.

(A) vaporized (B) advection (C) condensed (D) precipitated

2. The meteorologist attempted to explain the process of to the elementary students.

(A) advection (B) atmosphere (C) gaseous (D) current

3. The Earth's is what helps us survive the dangerous sunlight.

(A) current (B) gravity (C) condensation (D) atmosphere

4. I felt of rain on my head.

(A) vapors (B) currents (C) gases (D) droplets

5. Jupiter is a planet and has no solid surface.

(A) gaseous (B) vaporized (C) condensed (D) atmospheric

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The bathroom filled with water vapor while the man took a hot shower.

(A) droplets (B) air (C) steam (D) course

7. There was a strong current of cold air blowing into the room from beneath the door.

(A) suction (B) stream (C) wetness (D) gas

8. The puddle of water took about three hours to evaporate under the intense heat of the sun.

(A) melt (B) freeze (C) vaporize (D) thicken

9. The plants sucked the moisture out of the ground.

(A) released (B) absorbed (C) steamed (D) vaporized

10. The desert rarely receives much precipitation.

(A) air flow (B) sunlight (C) rain (D) absorption

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Chapter 3-6

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The players' with each other led to their success on the basketball court.

(A) recap (B) familiarity (C) convene (D) demonstrate

2. He lacks for his age and does not have many friends anymore.

(A) convene (B) accustom (C) maturity (D) impression

3. Although they did not get along, a was reached, and they were able to complete the project on time.

(A) maturity (B) norm (C) resolve (D) competence

4. Although he has lived in Vietnam for five years, he is just now the culture.

(A) clearing out (B) entering into (C) resolving (D) becoming accustomed to

5. The employee's impressed his boss.

(A) efficacy (B) norm (C) evidential (D) summarize

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. After lunch, the jury will convene and deliberate about the evidence they just heard.

(A) disperse (B) assemble (C) summarize (D) average

7. This concludes the main part of the lecture, so now let's recap the major points for today.

(A) show (B) get to know (C) sum up (D) meet

8. Since you have no experience, we are concerned about your competence for the job.

(A) experience (B) wisdom (C) friendship (D) proficiency

9. The landlord and tenant resolved their dispute by agreeing to split the cost of the repairs.

(A) settled (B) displayed (C) qualified (D) provoked

10. Children can demonstrate love for their parents by obeying them.

(A) show (B) draw (C) observe (D) keep

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Chapter 3-7

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. A space shuttle requires millions of to make it work properly.

(A) components (B) disasters (C) spares (D) slots

2. The television program was moved to a new time on Thursday nights.

(A) review (B) commitment (C) proctor (D) slot

3. It that it wasn't our turn to supply the snacks for the meeting.

(A) referred to (B) turns out (C) made sure (D) signed up

4. She made a to meet her trainer at the gym every day.

(A) review (B) alternative (C) component (D) commitment

5. Could you a few dollars for my bus fare?

(A) check (B) sign (C) spare (D) proctor

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. Before handing in an assignment, review the work to make sure there are no errors.

(A) pledge (B) check (C) enroll (D) substitute

7. Missing her bus to the airport was the first disaster that occurred during her vacation.

(A) misfortune (B) register (C) segment (D) spot

8. She signed up for the ballet class but was unable to attend due to a prior commitment.

(A) turned out (B) committed (C) provided (D) registered

9. The proctor walked around the classroom to make sure that no one was cheating on the test.

(A) student (B) monitor (C) substitute (D) dean

10. There was an accident blocking the road, so travelers had to find an alternative route.

(A) interesting (B) enrolled (C) different (D) active

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Chapter 3-8

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. My grandparents rearranged their house to us during the holidays.

(A) residence (B) permission (C) accommodate (D) guarantee

2. He went on to become the superintendent of an for deaf and blind students.

(A) accommodate (B) organize (C) institute (D) application

3. My family took me out to a fancy dinner when I received my from Harvard.

(A) permission (B) certificate of guarantee (C) letter of suffice (D) letter of acceptance

4. We planned the room in order to use it as both a guest bedroom and an office.

(A) practically (B) haphazardly (C) remotely (D) shortly

5. Because she was self-employed, her schedule was very .

(A) shortage (B) accommodate (C) instituted (D) flexible

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. We guarantee that you'll love our new aromatherapy products.

(A) assure (B) admit (C) lack (D) approve

7. The teenager had to ask for permission to use his parents' car.

(A) assurance (B) satisfaction (C) consent (D) change

8. The food rations will suffice until the end of the month.

(A) establish (B) break (C) fluctuate (D) satisfy

9. Currently in Beijing, teaching is a well-paid job because there is a shortage of English teachers.

(A) abundance (B) lack (C) authorization (D) fundamental

10. Her residence was located three blocks from the beach.

(A) dwelling (B) organization (C) pledge (D) regret

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Chapter 3-9

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. There is one book that may help you understand autism more clearly.

(A) clarify (B) luminosity (C) sequence (D) in particular

2. When the fire alarm rang, there was much in the room.

(A) confusion (B) atoms (C) lifespan (D) hydrogen

3. is the lightest and most abundant of all elements.

(A) Atom (B) Hydrogen (C) Luminosity (D) Confusion

4. The of a mayfly is only a couple of days.

(A) luminosity (B) shrink (C) lifespan (D) confusion

5. Almost the entire mass of an can be found in the nucleus.

(A) in particular (B) oxygen (C) odor (D) atom

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. I had to clarify my main point to the puzzled children.

(A) crash (B) progress (C) lessen (D) explain

7. Be careful not to wash your sweater in hot water because it could shrink.

(A) stretch (B) bleed (C) destruct (D) lessen

8. He lost control of his car and collided with oncoming traffic.

(A) commotion (B) simplified (C) crashed (D) reduced

9. In kung-fu, it is more important to know the sequence of attacks than trusting in single strikes.

(A) particle (B) chaos (C) progression (D) distinction

10. The luminosity of the star was magnified on a clear night.

(A) dullness (B) brilliance (C) heat (D) lifetime

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Chapter 3-10

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Humans are because we create our own heat.

(A) cetacea (B) species (C) manatees (D) mammals

2. Man-made developments in the world have caused many to face extinction.

(A) porpoises (B) qualities (C) limbs (D) species

3. is an order of marine mammals that breathe through the use of lungs and give birth to live babies which they suckle for some time.

(A) Species (B) Cetacea (C) Manatee (D) Blubber

4. Marine biologists discovered an injured swimming near the dock after being struck by the propeller of a speed boat.

(A) quality (B) limb (C) manatee (D) cetacea

5. As we were walking along the beach, we noticed several playing in the ocean.

(A) evolutions (B) porpoises (C) blubbers (D) qualities

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The professor wrapped up the lecture by summarizing the main points.

(A) began (B) introduced (C) concluded (D) continued

7. The most vital quality a soldier can possess is self-confidence.

(A) end (B) trait (C) creature (D) progress

8. Most polar animals have a thick layer of blubber, so they can survive the bitter cold.

(A) arm (B) breed (C) trait (D) lard

9. Communication has evolved over the years, and now you can communicate with virtually anyone in the world at anytime.

(A) featured (B) advanced (C) sorted (D) concluded

10. The child hung on to his father's limb like a monkey on a tree.

(A) branch (B) torso (C) arm (D) neck

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Chapter 4

Chapter 4-1

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. His book received a award from the university.

(A) implausible (B) stream (C) literary (D) censor

2. She had a heart and never said a negative remark about anyone.

(A) literary (B) conscious (C) pure (D) heroic

3. She has a very friendly and outgoing .

(A) consciousness (B) personality (C) pure (D) censor

4. The principal the school newspaper in response to complaints from some of the parents.

(A) censored (B) involved (C) streamed (D) doubted

5. Sometimes boxers lose when they are punched in the head too many times during a fight.

(A) consciousness (B) implausibility (C) censors (D) personality

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The heroic soldier saved innocent civilians from an attack on the embassy.

(A) valiant (B) doubtful (C) pioneering (D) alert

7. The defendant's argument seemed implausible to the jury.

(A) current (B) cleaned up (C) formal (D) doubtful

8. The team made a groundbreaking discovery in cancer research.

(A) virtuous (B) individual (C) cognizant (D) pioneering

9. The boy was so talkative that a stream of words continuously came from his mouth.

(A) flood (B) brave (C) character (D) pollution

10. The process involves obtaining three hundred signatures on the petition.

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(A) floods (B) doubts (C) entails (D) pioneers

Chapter 4-2

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Prior to your surgery, please fill out this form with your history and information.

(A) renewable (B) biological (C) attractive (D) agriculture

2. Many countries are searching for forms of energy.

(A) agriculture (B) emission (C) green house effect (D) renewable

3. Automobile contribute to environmental problems such as smog.

(A) extracts (B) pros (C) emissions (D) effects

4. The natural disaster in the gulf to the rise in oil costs.

(A) contributed (B) attracted (C) extracted (D) unharmed

5. The is a top concern for people around the world.

(A) biology (B) pro (C) greenhouse effect (D) agriculture

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. If you can't make a decision about what to do, write down the pros and cons for both options.

(A) disadvantages (B) charges (C) benefits (D) entails

7. Prospective residents found the fitness and recreation center an attractive quality of the apartment complex.

(A) untouched (B) pleasing (C) beneficial (D) beautiful

8. Not one house in the entire city remained unharmed by the tornado.

(A) injured (B) cleaned up (C) discharged (D) untouched

9. The perfume is made from essential oils that were extracted from tropical flowers.

(A) assisted (B) gathered (C) invited (D) included

10. Agriculture is the main source of income in some countries.

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(A) Farming (B) Biology (C) History (D) Gardening

Chapter 4-3

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The final exam consisted of fifty .

(A) multiple-choice questions (B) in question details (C) upcoming questions (D) shaky questions

2. , students are not supposed to leave campus during school hours.

(A) In perception (B) In general (C) In detail (D) In grasp

3. His client suffered from a .

(A) grasp (B) perception (C) mental illness (D) knowledge

4. My of the meeting was much different than yours.

(A) perception (B) mental illness (C) appointment (D) general

5. You should talk to him if you are confused because he has a really good on the concept.

(A) question (B) closure (C) particular (D) grasp

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. My dental appointment is at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

(A) review (B) engagement (C) comprehension (D) neurosis

7. We need to go over the safety procedures in case of an emergency.

(A) prepare (B) approach (C) review (D) suggest

8. The actress had a new dress made for the upcoming premiere of her movie.

(A) approaching (B) opinion (C) specific (D) ordinary

9. I have a shaky understanding of the judicial process.

(A) specific (B) weak (C) strong (D) complete

10. The letter of recommendation stated his qualifications in great detail.

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(A) presumptively (B) ordinarily (C) briefly (D) completely

Chapter 4-4

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The student in the class was given priority over the student on the wait-list.

(A) replaced (B) enrolled (C) accessed (D) dragged

2. Many poor people do not have to a good education.

(A) drag (B) surplus (C) transfer (D) access

3. Due to our current financial instability, we buy a new car.

(A) go back and forth (B) can’t afford to (C) replace to (D) decided for

4. The customer called the to inquire about her order.

(A) dorm (B) replacement (C) manufacturer (D) transfer

5. In order to receive a more thorough education, she to an institution which specializes in her field.

(A) accessed (B) manufactured (C) went back and forth (D) transferred

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The replacement failed to show up on time.

(A) excess (B) assembler (C) bother (D) substitute

7. I think it will be exciting to live in a dorm.

(A) student housing (B) nuisance (C) register (D) quarter

8. We have a surplus of food, so eat as much as you want.

(A) excess (B) lack (C) bother (D) relocation

9. It's such a drag that we have to read this novel again.

(A) alternate (B) pull (C) nuisance (D) push

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10. I had too many groceries to carry in one trip, so I had to go back and forth from my car to the apartment several times.

(A) relocate (B) admit (C) to and fro (D) produce

Chapter 4-5

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The group's to change might have caused their downfall.

(A) resistance (B) invasive (C) competitive (D) extinction

2. We watched the migrating upstream to spawn.

(A) competitor (B) salmon (C) ecosystem (D) parasite

3. After examining the specimen under a microscope, the doctor was able to determine that it

contained .

(A) competition (B) salmon (C) parasites (D) resistance

4. are endangered when new housing developments are constructed.

(A) Competitors (B) Ecosystems (C) Parasites (D) Salmon

5. Dinosaurs no longer roam the earth because they are .

(A) escaping (B) competitive (C) invasive (D) extinct

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The invasive plant caused the native vegetation to wither and die.

(A) timid (B) strong (C) aggressive (D) obsolete

7. The cabin is surrounded by trees.

(A) hidden (B) exposed (C) enclosed (D) situated

8. The prisoners must escape tonight or face execution tomorrow.

(A) remain (B) starve (C) attack (D) flee

9. The competitor wasn't likely to admit defeat.

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(A) opponent (B) intruder (C) environment (D) bacteria

10. My friend is so competitive that he gets very upset when he loses.

(A) shy (B) aggressive (C) intelligent (D) immune

Chapter 4-6

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Minorities continue to struggle for so they can receive the same treatment as everyone else.

(A) revolution (B) unity (C) emphasis (D) equality

2. When he spoke of an injustice committed in the past, he was slavery.

(A) devoted to (B) evoking (C) referring to (D) delivering

3. The teacher the students to bring their own pencils and calculators to the exam.

(A) evoked (B) reminded (C) emphasized (D) reacted

4. There was a sense of among the disaster relief volunteers.

(A) unity (B) equality (C) revolution (D) deliverance

5. She with great calm to my surprising news.

(A) reminded (B) reacted (C) devoted (D) referred to

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. He delivered one of the most moving speeches at the conference.

(A) uttered (B) elicited (C) impressed (D) revived

7. The movie evoked a feeling of sadness for much of the audience.

(A) dedicated (B) aroused (C) answered (D) alluded

8. The French Revolution disposed the monarchy and sparked a period of rapid political change in Europe.

(A) impression (B) pledge (C) revolt (D) harmony

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9. The teacher emphasized the importance of paying attention in class.

(A) answered (B) stressed (C) revolted (D) uttered

10. We devoted our time and effort to educating orphaned children in Africa.

(A) dedicated (B) behaved (C) called to mind (D) elicited

Chapter 4-7

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. My professor gave me an , but he will change that once I turn in my final project.

(A) administrator (B) observation (C) incomplete (D) involvement

2. I asked the principal to my nomination for student body president.

(A) register (B) recuperate (C) withdraw (D) complicate

3. The gave the key-note address at our graduation ceremony.

(A) incomplete (B) recuperation (C) dean (D) specific

4. Although your experience is limited, I must your enthusiasm and work ethic.

(A) count for (B) take into account (C) withdraw (D) participate

5. Since the police officer gave her a warning instead of a ticket for speeding, it will not

on her record as a traffic violation.

(A) take into account (B) count for (C) withdraw (D) register

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. I don't have a specific idea about what we should eat for dinner.

(A) complex (B) equal (C) precise (D) dignitary

7. It took three weeks for me to recuperate from my surgery.

(A) recall (B) heal (C) notice (D) display

8. Men are more complicated than they think.

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(A) precise (B) observant (C) equal (D) complex

9. The adolescent's participation in the vandalism of the school resulted in his suspension.

(A) mending (B) recall (C) involvement (D) notice

10. The group project counts for ten percent of the final grade.

(A) rescinds (B) equals (C) displays (D) mends

Chapter 4-8

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. He obtained a visa for the United States through a in which his name was drawn from thousands of entries.

(A) lottery (B) residential (C) dormitory (D) permission

2. The teenager had to ask for to use his parents' car.

(A) hassle (B) permission (C) relocation (D) assignment

3. Businesses are typically located outside of areas.

(A) straightforward (B) hassled (C) obtained (D) residential

4. The assistants were to adjoining hotel rooms.

(A) approved (B) obtained (C) hassled (D) assigned

5. The committee his application for a research grant. He will start the project as soon as the funds are processed.

(A) hassled (B) approved (C) assigned (D) obtained

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. There is only one dorm that houses both males and females.

(A) allotment (B) living quarters (C) grant (D) authorization

7. She shopped online to avoid the hassle of waiting in long lines.

(A) inconvenience (B) transfer (C) housing (D) simplicity

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8. It was difficult for the man to obtain citizenship since he didn't have his original birth certificate.

(A) move (B) allot (C) consent (D) acquire

9. Although I was born in California, my family relocated to Texas when I was three years old.

(A) designated (B) moved (C) acquired (D) authorized

10. The instructions for the exam were straightforward.

(A) simple (B) complex (C) translated (D) inconvenient

Chapter 4-9

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. My nerves were affected by the severe cold I caught.

(A) vocalization (B) olfactory (C) primal (D) territory

2. Animals release when they are looking for mates.

(A) scent glands (B) property (C) affection (D) pheromones

3. The young man suffered from a inflammation.

(A) glandular (B) primal (C) pheromone (D) property

4. The animals used to communicate with each other.

(A) territory (B) olfactory (C) vocalizations (D) capacity

5. Cats use to mark their territory.

(A) glandular (B) scent glands (C) vocalizations (D) affection

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. Owls have an extensive capacity for night vision.

(A) utterance (B) capability (C) fundamental (D) domain

7. The dog showed its affection for the man by wagging his tail and licking the man's face.

(A) scent (B) endearment (C) turf (D) possessions

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8. They were unable to pay their bills, so their property was put up for auction.

(A) faculty (B) possessions (C) verbalization (D) tenderness

9. The dog urinated on the trees in the yard to mark his territory.

(A) scent (B) possessions (C) capabilities (D) domain

10. Her fear of the dark was primal.

(A) nurtured (B) tender (C) fundamental (D) disabling

Chapter 4-10

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. There is a power plant located five miles upstream.

(A) hydrological (B) hydrothermal vent (C) crust (D) salinity

2. I found the street performers to be very .

(A) intriguing (B) dissolving (C) hydrological (D) steady

3. Saltwater fish can only survive in water in which the is high, like the water in the ocean.

(A) salinity (B) hydrothermal vent (C) hydrology (D) crust

4. Enrollment at the university has remained at a for the past five years.

(A) dissolve (B) crack (C) steady state (D) state of evaporation

5. The scuba divers were careful not to go near the .

(A) hydrothermal vent (B) hydrological vent (C) thermal hydrology (D) evaporated crust

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The puddle of water took about three hours to evaporate under the intense heat of the sun.

(A) fascinate (B) disintegrate (C) disappear (D) fissure

7. The acid dissolved the metal.

(A) captivated (B) coated (C) opened (D) broke down

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8. The contents of the hidden treasure chest were fascinating.

(A) disintegrating (B) stable (C) disappointing (D) spellbinding

9. At night, I gazed at the stars through the crack in the roof of the hut.

(A) powder (B) hole (C) coating (D) vapor

10. The earth's crust is about thirty-five kilometers deep under the continents and six miles deep under the oceans.

(A) outer layer (B) hole (C) saltiness (D) dough

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Chapter 5

Chapter 5-1

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. It is not surprising for a to speak more than three different languages.

(A) etymology (B) linguist (C) loanword (D) derivation

2. An example of a is 'macho' which was taken into modern English from Spanish.

(A) loanword (B) compound (C) derivation (D) onomatopoeia

3. is one way in which new words are formed.

(A) Enrichment (B) Etymology (C) Compounding (D) Imitation

4. can result in creating a new word that has the opposite meaning from the original word.

(A) Compounding (B) Onomatopoeia (C) Derivation (D) Representation

5. In our English class, we learned that buzz is a word created through .

(A) compounding (B) translation (C) derivation (D) onomatopoeia

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. My friend is able to translate English into Japanese with a high level of accuracy.

(A) improve (B) loan (C) mimic (D) convert

7. The linguist studied etymology to discover how words were formed and changed over time.

(A) word history (B) world history (C) foreign languages (D) biology

8. I use compost to enrich the soil in my garden.

(A) convert (B) loan (C) improve (D) reproduce

9. She tried to imitate his Australian accent but was unsuccessful.

(A) designate (B) mimic (C) interpret (D) combine

10. The four-leaf clover represents good luck.

(A) enhances (B) compounds (C) imitates (D) denotes

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Chapter 5-2

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. is the term that refers to the creation of new blood cells.

(A) Marrow (B) Degradation (C) Hematopoiesis (D) Tissue

2. Humans are because we create our own heat.

(A) generators (B) functions (C) tissue (D) mammals

3. The man ruptured his when he was tackled by his son.

(A) hematopoiesis (B) spleen (C) marrow (D) mammal

4. The bone transplant is critical for people who can't produce their blood cells quickly.

(A) density (B) generate (C) marrow (D) function

5. We can grow skin to help burn victims recover their skin.

(A) function (B) marrow (C) spleen (D) tissue

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The function of the word processor is to type documents.

(A) reduction (B) requirement (C) job (D) vitality

7. The body naturally generates a lot of heat.

(A) requires (B) decomposes (C) makes (D) stores

8. This project entails painting and cleaning.

(A) involves (B) produces (C) finds (D) introduces

9. It was imperative for her to be to the meeting on time.

(A) unimportant (B) crucial (C) optional (D) advised

10. The degradation of the family homestead occurred slowly over eighty years.

(A) involvement (B) decomposition (C) evolution (D) construction

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Chapter 5-3

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. In , a bird is used to hunt for food for its owner.

(A) anthrozoology (B) correlation (C) divergence (D) falconry

2. Her to get married was not love and companionship but financial security.

(A) motivation (B) prey (C) bond (D) pertinence

3. Their experiences very closely, as they were both raised on farms.

(A) bonded (B) decreed (C) motivated (D) correlate

4. is a special field that overlaps many other disciplines.

(A) Falconry (B) Anthrozoology (C) Motivation (D) Bonding

5. The queen that all imports were to be taxed at twice the normal rate.

(A)bonded (B) preyed (C) decreed (D) correlated

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. If you have any pertinent information about the robbery at your neighbor's house, please notify the police.

(A) relevant (B) matching (C) separate (D) preceding

7. The previous substitute was much more qualified than the current one.

(A) following (B) divided (C) victim (D) preceding

8. The lion stalked his prey for several minutes before attacking and killing the animal.

(A) hunter (B) relationship (C) command (D) victim

9. The autistic child appeared to have a strong bond with the horse.

(A) incentive (B) quarry (C) relationship (D) application

10. The politicians’ opinions diverged on the topic of a national health care plan.

(A) separated (B) paralleled (C) attached (D) stimulated

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Chapter 5-4

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. I had to myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming.

(A) prove (B) maze (C) pinch (D) perform

2. I needed a size shirt, but I couldn't find one.

(A) medium (B) performance (C) random (D) excessive

3. She was given the task of greeting visitors at the door.

(A) random (B) intensity (C) excessive (D) undemanding

4. The of the situation was unbearable and caused the woman to break into uncontrollable sobs.

(A) performance (B) intensity (C) pinch (D) medium

5. His on the test was surprising to his parents.

(A) prove (B) maze (C) performance (D) obviousness

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The amount of work required for the class was excessive.

(A) confirmed (B) extreme (C) irregular (D) simple

7. It took the couple three hours to find their way out of the maze.

(A) execution (B) nip (C) labyrinth (D) grasp

8. Her boss made random visits to her cubicle.

(A) irregular (B) forced (C) extravagant (D) basic

9. It was obvious that the foundation was the source of the problem.

(A) average (B) verified (C) unplanned (D) apparent

10. After being framed, it was difficult for the man to prove his innocence.

(A) verify (B) grasp (C) achieve (D) puzzle

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Chapter 5-5

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. His expressions were and unnecessary.

(A) trite (B) shortcoming (C) strategic (D) sparked

2. The teacher the importance of paying attention in class.

(A) struggled (B) emphasized (C) sparked (D) assumed

3. The for power led the country to its demise.

(A) management (B) struggle (C) spark (D) manufacturing

4. Time is one of the most important aspects of being an efficient worker.

(A) management (B) manufacturing (C) shortcoming (D) struggle

5. His about immediately getting a good job after graduating from university was wrong.

(A) struggle (B) error (C) emphasis (D) assumption

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. His controversial comment sparked an online debate that lasted for several hours.

(A) provoked (B) stressed (C) directed (D) calculated

7. She felt he was a good boyfriend despite his shortcoming of always being late.

(A) endeavor (B) imperfection (C) hunch (D) tactic

8. The manufacturing of toys is primarily done in China.

(A) sale (B) production (C) purchase (D) tactic

9. The way in which she obtained the information was erroneous.

(A) tactical (B) impressive (C) inaccurate (D) unoriginal

10. The strategic withdrawal of troops resulted in zero casualties.

(A) faulty (B) regular (C) provoked (D) tactical

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Chapter 5-6

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The was especially colorful in the fall.

(A) vivid (B) landscape (C) distinction (D) contemporary

2. Her grandfather's influence played a role in the development of her character.

(A) trivial (B) significant (C) contemporary (D) swirled

3. Don't worry. That fact won't be on the test.

(A) distinct (B) significant (C) prescribed (D) trivial

4. He loved to paint the sun as a giant of color.

(A) vivid (B) trivial (C) swirl (D) contemporary

5. The official a specific procedure for the applicants to follow.

(A) landscaped (B) prescribed (C) departed from (D) swirled

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The severely depressed artist felt that he could sum up his life's work in one word: failure.

(A) abandon (B) coil (C) assign (D) summarize

7. She chose to live in this city because of the contemporary buildings.

(A) rich (B) different (C) modern (D) meaningful

8. Many people have departed from the use of ordinary mail and are now using email as their main source of communication.

(A) summarized (B) required (C) renewed (D) abandoned

9. The vivid colors of the painting made the room come alive.

(A) dissimilar (B) rich (C) new (D) little

10. There was a distinction between children who were breast fed and children that were fed formula.

(A) difference (B) scenery (C) recap (D) power

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Chapter 5-7

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The professor the lecture by summarizing the main points.

(A) alienated (B) likened (C) wrapped up (D) frequented

2. was a strong factor in determining who would make the best personal assistant for the woman.

(A) Frequency (B) Likeability (C) Authority (D) Monetary

3. She her family members by forcing her political views on them.

(A) wraps up (B) vibes (C) stiffs (D) alienates

4. I felt a bad when I walked by that house.

(A) vibe (B) authority (C) frequency (D) stiff

5. Today we are going to discuss the of cell phones.

(A) frequency (B) pros and cons (C) ego (D) monetary

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The frequency of his black outs has increased in the past month.

(A) attractiveness (B) cash (C) recurrence (D) knowledge

7. Her authority on the subject of aerodynamics was made clear during her presentation.

(A) feeling (B) end (C) pros and cons (D) knowledge

8. During her interview, she looked stiff and her answers seemed rehearsed.

(A) wooden (B) vain (C) turned off (D) charming

9. The egotistical man had very few friends.

(A) attractive (B) conceited (C) regular (D) estranged

10. She placed a high monetary value on her handcrafted purses.

(A) cash (B) command (C) wooden (D) conceited

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Chapter 5-8

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The was able to deduce the answer based on the known premises.

(A) buzz (B) correlation (C) substantiate (D) logician

2. The bee around the flowers until it finally chose one to land on.

(A) acquainted (B) buzzed (C) deduced (D) anticipated

3. The city council members the mayor with their ideas for the new city park.

(A) acquainted (B) recommended (C) buzzed (D) correlated

4. The prosecutor presented ______________ evidence that proved the defendant committed the crime.

(A) anticipated (B) deduced (C) concrete (D) recommended

5. The magazine that you are referring to is no longer available.

(A) participation (B) acquaint (C) specific (D) substantiate

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. I recommend stretching every morning right after you get out of bed.

(A) predict (B) suggest (C) conclude (D) inform

7. The activity requires the participation of everyone in the class.

(A) relationship (B) whiz (C) involvement (D) verification

8. A strong correlation has been found between frequent exercise and high self-esteem.

(A) connection (B) flit (C) suggestion (D) exactness

9. The woman was shocked because she did not anticipate the huge promotion that she received.

(A) foresee (B) define (C) infer (D) confirm

10. The customer substantiated her claim by providing a receipt for the item in question.

(A) familiarized (B) concluded (C) advised (D) confirm

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Chapter 5-9

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The girl's mannerisms were quirky and unique.

(A) intrinsic (B) reiterate (C) mutual (D) nurture

2. The children were by their parents until they left home.

(A) genetic (B) heredity (C) compelling (D) nurtured

3. shapes much of who we are as people.

(A) Hypothesis (B) Mutually (C) Heredity (D) Intrinsic

4. Her make-up was not conducive to bearing children.

(A) innate (B) genetic (C) mutual (D) compelling

5. She gave a performance in the courtroom, and the jury believed her.

(A) compelling (B) genetic (C) reiterate (D) nurtured

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. Let me reiterate my opinion about the necessity for gun restrictions in our country.

(A) care for (B) inherit (C) resist (D) repeat

7. In the end, the experiment proved that our hypothesis was, in fact, correct.

(A) instinct (B) guess (C) respective (D) hereditary

8. Grooming is an innate behavior in cats.

(A) irresistible (B) guess (C) natural (D) unshared

9. The project will be mutually beneficial for both companies.

(A) reciprocally (B) persuasively (C) exclusively (D) naturally

10. Although they lived in different cities, they decided to remain exclusive and not date other people.

(A) irresistible (B) unshared (C) ancestral (D) echoed

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Chapter 5-10

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Pablo Picasso was an influential artist in the development of .

(A) abstracts (B) cubism (C) surrealism (D) geometry

2. The book is so predictable that it offers nothing a suspenseful conclusion.

(A) as described by (B) in terms of (C) as a matter of (D) on the seat of

3. Cubists incorporate shapes and forms into their work.

(A) geometric (B) surrealism (C) merged (D) described

4. Love is an concept for many people.

(A) opened up (B) in terms of (C) abstract (D) identical

5. expresses the imagination as revealed in a state of unconsciousness.

(A) Cubism (B) Distortion (C) Surrealism (D) Geometrics

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. She opened up the meeting by introducing the new secretary.

(A) reconstructed (B) contorted (C) began (D) told

7. The computer was reassembled within a matter of hours.

(A) reconstructed (B) combined (C) destroyed (D) defined

8. The detectives asked the witness to describe the suspect.

(A) regard (B) ignore (C) defend (D) define

9. The goal of our meeting is to merge our differing ideas into one workable solution.

(A) start (B) concern (C) reconstruct (D) blend

10. Many cult and extremist movements usually come about because someone distorts a doctrine.

(A) copies (B) begins (C) warps (D) imagines

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Chapter 6

Chapter 6-1

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The new paper towels I bought were easily capable of the spilled water.

(A) benefitting (B) reversing (C) exposing (D) absorbing

2. The cleans out all the impurities of the blood, which is a very arduous task.

(A) enemy (B) benefit (C) liver (D) exposure

3. Some sun can actually be good for you, but too much can be harmful.

(A) protection (B) suggestion (C) essential (D) exposure

4. She was able to the concept of immersion, but the rest of her classmates remained confused.

(A) grasp (B) absorb (C) reverse (D) expose

5. Women are always looking for ways to the aging process.

(A) benefit (B) reverse (C) suggest (D) go over

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. Nature is sometimes our worst enemy.

(A) friend (B) advantage (C) disclosure (D) foe

7. Bill suggested we fill up the gas tank before leaving town.

(A) proposed (B) soaked up (C) altered (D) comprehended

8. Let’s go over the plan for our graphic design presentation this afternoon.

(A) review (B) soak up (C) advise (D) get

9. One benefit of a high school diploma is that it will make you more employable.

(A) con (B) adversary (C) advantage (D) introduction

10. Food, water, and air are essential to the well being of a human.

(A) examined (B) advised (C) imperative (D) inverted

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Chapter 6-2

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The blue paintings a period of depression in the artist's life.

(A) oppress (B) got fed up with (C) symbolize (D) solve

2. She her boss when he refused to give her a raise.

(A) stood for (B) got fed up with (C) oppressed (D) referred to

3. The mother of Jesus is often as the Virgin Mary.

(A) symbolized (B) original (C) revolutionized (D) referred to

4. I had the worst headache yesterday.

(A) absolute (B) original (C) monarchy (D) previous

5. The remained in power for over five hundred years.

(A) absolute (B) revolution (C) monarchy (D) oppression

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The original design for the museum was much different than that of the completed building.

(A) initial (B) denoted (C) uprising (D) defiant

7. The memorial wall stands for lives tragically lost while serving their country to protect our freedoms.

(A) symbolizes (B) suffers for (C) discusses (D) revolts against

8. He responded rebelliously by blatantly ignoring his mother's command to go to his room.

(A) brutally (B) annoyingly (C) defiantly (D) surprisingly

9. The oppression they endured from the government was unbearable.

(A) suffering (B) symbol (C) call (D) indication

10. The citizens organized a revolution against the government in hopes of overthrowing the brutal leader.

(A) suffering (B) submission (C) monarchy (D) uprising

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Chapter 6-3

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Her family was looking forward to her performance in the symphony.

(A) upcoming (B) frustrating (C) tutorial (D) notorious

2. By studying the , I was able to improve my score by fifteen percentage points.

(A) supplementary (B) acknowledgement (C) tutorial (D) reinforcement

3. She that she wanted to have a romantic dinner on her anniversary.

(A) mentioned (B) required (C) discouraged (D) supported

4. They that travelers show their passports upon entering or departing the country.

(A) require (B) mentioned (C) supplemented (D) approached

5. The US the problem of terrorism by tightening homeland security.

(A) reinforced (B) required (C) acknowledged (D) mentioned

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. That guy is notorious for showing up late to company meetings.

(A) disheartening (B) demanding (C) infamous (D) forthcoming

7. Although he was a tough teacher, everyone wanted to take his class.

(A) noted (B) demanding (C) recognized (D) remarkable

8. It's frustrating to be stuck in traffic when you're in a hurry to go somewhere.

(A) approaching (B) unyielding (C) strengthening (D) upsetting

9. Because the student finished his work early, the teacher assigned him some supplementary homework.

(A) disheartening (B) infamous (C) additional (D) ordinary

10. If you want to reinforce a behavior, reward it. If you want to discourage a behavior, ignore it.

(A) strengthen (B) remark (C) order (D) accept

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Chapter 6-4

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Will you my daughter's wedding reception?

(A) fill out (B) orientation (C) cater (D) affiliate

2. My father is with the Boy Scouts.

(A) affiliated (B) particularly (C) attended (D) penciled in

3. I'm fond of chocolate ice cream.

(A) familiarly (B) employ (C) cater (D) particularly

4. In order to get a student visa, you will have to fill out this .

(A) employment (B) session (C) application (D) orientation

5. All new employees must attend three days of to receive information about the policies, procedures, and expectations of this company.

(A) session (B) application (C) affiliation (D) orientation

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The company that I work for is having financial problems, so I am looking for employment elsewhere.

(A) assimilation (B) supply (C) term (D) work

7. Please fill out this medical history report while you wait to see the doctor.

(A) appear at (B) schedule (C) furnish (D) complete

8. Incoming students are required to attend an orientation to familiarize them with the campus.

(A) appear at (B) put down (C) unite (D) mark

9. I will pencil you in for an appointment next Thursday at nine o'clock in the morning.

(A) be present (B) connect (C) schedule (D) petition

10. The fall session of gymnastics will begin on September first.

(A) familiarization (B) term (C) connection (D) form

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Chapter 6-5

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The Rockies and the Appalachians are the two largest mountain in the United States.

(A) ranges (B) plates (C) slides (D) glaciers

2. is a gradual process that causes environmental problems worldwide.

(A) Continental (B) Global warming (C) Subduction (D) Computerization

3. can cause seismic and volcanic activity.

(A) Erosion (B) Ranges (C) Glaciers (D) Subduction

4. The movie contained a lot of special effects.

(A) computerized (B) continental (C) sliding (D) ranged

5. The divide in North America is located in the Rocky Mountains.

(A) collision (B) continental (C) computerized (D) glacier

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. Earthquakes are caused by the shifting of the Earth's plates.

(A) series (B) layers (C) impacts (D) ice fields

7. The collision was unavoidable since both vehicles were traveling at dangerous speeds.

(A) layer (B) destruction (C) subduction (D) crash

8. The river's current is so strong that it is causing a lot of erosion along the banks.

(A) slides (B) layers (C) destruction (D) series

9. Environmentalists warn that global warming is causing the glaciers to melt.

(A) discs (B) ice field (C) ranges (D) continents

10. When there is no snow, we sit on flattened cardboard and slide down the hill.

(A) slip (B) crash (C) roll (D) drag

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Chapter 6-6

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. My entire family decided to the community theater's production of Annie.

(A) conflict (B) refer to (C) modify (D) participate in

2. It took her ten years, but she worked her way up the and is now the vice president of the company.

(A) ethics (B) corporate ladder (C) philosophical (D) aversion

3. Her parents practiced , but she preferred Christianity.

(A) aversion (B) cooperation (C) Confucianism (D) ethics

4. The debate was attended by the majority of the student body.

(A) philosophical (B) ancient (C) aversion (D) harmony

5. There is much debate around the of human cloning.

(A) cooperation (B) ethics (C) modify (D) Confucianism

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. If you really want to improve your health, you should modify your eating habits.

(A) dislike (B) clash (C) adjust (D) unite

7. She has an aversion to pain.

(A) agreement (B) adaption (C) integrity (D) disliking

8. The various conflicts around the world must be resolved through peaceful measures.

(A) clashes (B) morality (C) ages (D) religions

9. In order for the group to succeed, we must all stop arguing and begin to cooperate.

(A) adapt (B) join in (C) clash (D) collaborate

10. We studied the ancient civilizations of Greece in our history class.

(A) modern (B) evolved (C) moral (D) aged

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Chapter 6-7

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The internet is slowly becoming a means to global communication.

(A) conventional (B) motivated (C) complete (D) ponder

2. His with other people was limited to his workplace.

(A) vital (B) commute (C) interaction (D) assignment

3. When I was a , I played on the varsity basketball team.

(A) motivator (B) sophomore (C) commuter (D) credit

4. He to work everyday, and sometimes the drive takes up to forty-five minutes.

(A) credits (B) ponders (C) interacts (D) commutes

5. Those students who failed the unit test can still receive course if they get an A on the final exam.

(A) assignment (B) complete (C) credit (D) convention

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. Water is vital to our existence.

(A) unimportant (B) imperative (C) customary (D) optional

7. The teacher motivated the students to study by offering small prizes such as candy.

(A) inspired (B) acknowledged (C) contemplated (D) communicated

8. The carpenter completed the construction of their vacation home two weeks ahead of schedule.

(A) required (B) assigned (C) concluded (D) began

9. That was a difficult assignment.

(A) communication (B) offering (C) accomplishment (D) task

10. The woman pondered over the man's comments about her weight.

(A) spoke (B) contemplated (C) inspired (D) moved

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Chapter 6-8

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The professor assigned an amount of homework tor the weekend.

(A) array (B) awful (C) escort (D) enrollment

2. There is an of products in the warehouse.

(A) awful (B) occupancy (C) abundant (D) array

3. The in the room was very tense.

(A) waive (B) credit (C) atmosphere (D) enrollment

4. The utility company the tenant's deposit fee after receiving a letter of credit from his previous utility company.

(A) waived (B) signed up (C) prepared (D) accompanied

5. The man his girlfriend to her door.

(A) credited (B) escorted (C) enrolled (D) arranged

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. I signed up to be a resident assistant in the dormitory.

(A) enlisted (B) accepted (C) organized (D) admitted

7. The price of a season pass to the ski resort is a bit too steep for me.

(A) cheap (B) horrible (C) bizarre (D) excessive

8. My enrollment in the community college was contingent upon my SAT scores.

(A) admission (B) collection (C) schedule (D) usher

9. It was mandatory for all students to take an English class.

(A) ghastly (B) extreme (C) compulsory (D) accepted

10. She arranged for a limousine to pick her mother up from the airport.

(A) organized (B) enlisted (C) canceled (D) researched

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Chapter 6-9

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Her features gained the attention of every guest in the room.

(A) progressive (B) striking (C) rotational (D) previous

2. Many aspects of weather, such as clouds and precipitation, are related to .

(A) dissipation (B) progression (C) continent (D) convection

3. I received more information at the parenting conference than I did at this one.

(A) rotational (B) previous (C) striking (D) future

4. The speed of a planet determines how long each day will be.

(A) rotational (B) linear (C) continental (D) wrap

5. The normal of the disease helped prepare the family for his death.

(A) progression (B) convection (C) rotation (D) medication

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. She wrapped the ribbon around the girl's hair in preparation for her school pictures.

(A) wound (B) remarked (C) vanished (D) ascribed

7. He attributed his success to the moral values his mother had taught him.

(A) credited (B) circulated (C) advanced (D) bound

8. There was a lot of pollution visible in the atmosphere.

(A) land mass (B) air (C) evaporation (D) weather

9. The steam on the mirror dissipated after a few minutes.

(A) appeared (B) condensed (C) spread (D) vanished

10. The explorer traveled the continent searching for gold.

(A) planet (B) country (C) globe (D) land mass

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Chapter 6-10

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. In the end, all humans are made up of handed down from their parents.

(A) blood (B) sequences (C) genes (D) inherited

2. can help predict what medical problems a person may suffer from in the future.

(A) Genotype (B) Allele (C) Chromosome (D) Recessive

3. There are twenty-three pairs of in a human being.

(A) genes (B) chromosomes (C) alleles (D) genotypes

4. I my mother's blue eyes and curly hair.

(A) defined (B) dominated (C) materialized (D) inherited

5. are part of the DNA that determines genotype.

(A) Inheritance (B) Materials (C) Strands (D) Alleles

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. Each pack of wolves has one dominant male which is effectively the leader of the pack.

(A) inferior (B) serious (C) superior (D) large

7. Blue eyes and blonde hair are both recessive traits.

(A) strong (B) ancient (C) disappearing (D) weak

8. The inherited traits from her father materialized in the form of curly hair and long legs.

(A) explained (B) appeared (C) received (D) progressed

9. In kung-fu, it is more important to know the sequence of attacks than trusting in single strikes.

(A) confusion (B) speed (C) defense (D) series

10. Although they loved each other, it was difficult to define their relationship.

(A) explain (B) get (C) form (D) separate

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Chapter 7

Chapter 7-1

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The Red Sea is an example of a sea.

(A) mediterranean (B) marginal (C) oceanography (D) enclosed

2. The sea was somewhat enclosed by islands.

(A) open (B) desert (C) marginal (D) evaporated

3. The of a bowling ball is greater than that of a basketball.

(A) feature (B) density (C) exchange (D) dissolve

4. The acid the metal.

(A) circulated (B) dissolved (C) featured (D) exchanged

5. I took a class on and learned all about the physical characteristics and inhabitants of the ocean.

(A) mediterranean (B) circulation (C) density (D) oceanography

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. One feature of this cell phone is that it can be used to send emails.

(A) trade (B) aspect (C) solution (D) problem

7. The private note circulated through the classroom, much to the embarrassment of the student who wrote it.

(A) remained (B) left (C) moved (D) entered

8. The fence encloses the pig sty.

(A) borders (B) encircles (C) includes (D) covers

9. The exchange of gifts is a common practice on Christmas.

(A) trade (B) flow (C) disintegration (D) purchase

10. They lived on a farm near the boundary between the US and Canada.

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(A) country (B) aspect (C) center (D) border

Chapter 7-2

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. A human virus is a living , but a computer virus is not.

(A) respiration (B) vertebrate (C) mechanism (D) organism

2. The emission of contributes to global warming.

(A) oxygen (B) respiration (C) carbon dioxide (D) organisms

3. The fish's allow it to breathe under water.

(A) organisms (B) vertebrates (C) oxygen (D) gills

4. Living organisms need to survive.

(A) oxygen (B) gills (C) machines (D) extraction

5. Humans are considered to be because they have spines.

(A) invertebrates (B) vertebrates (C) organisms (D) relatives

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The lung is the main organ used during respiration.

(A) circulation (B) breathing (C) sweating (D) living

7. The mechanism of memorization is easier to master for some people than it is for others.

(A) creature (B) method (C) trade (D) category

8. In order to make the gravy, the juice and oils were extracted from the bottom of the roasting pan.

(A) inserted (B) displayed (C) revealed (D) gathered

9. The situation is relatively under control now that the police have arrived.

(A) almost (B) surprisingly (C) permanently (D) temporarily

10. We swapped jerseys at the end of the soccer game.

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(A) removed (B) applied (C) traded (D) received

Chapter 7-3

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The in my biology class was a lot tougher than the one my friend had for her class.

(A) roster (B) teaching assistant (C) coordinate (D) confidential

2. He asked his boss to repeat what he said because he wanted to that he heard him correctly.

(A) appreciate (B) make sure (C) on and on (D) coordinate

3. She went about her recent trip to Mexico.

(A) completely (B) obviously (C) back and forth (D) on and on

4. The elderly woman the truck driver's help in changing her flat tire.

(A) appreciated (B) made sure (C) taught (D) confidential

5. She her schedule to fit that of her husband.

(A) excluded (B) coordinated (C) appeared (D) classified

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The freshman is currently enrolled in an introductory biology course.

(A) fully (B) forever (C) apparently (D) presently

7. The decision to transfer is completely up to you.

(A) fully (B) partially (C) supposedly (D) currently

8. I'm sorry, you're name is not on the roster for this class. Are you sure you're in the right room?

(A) assignment (B) roll (C) welcome (D) private

9. The information exchanged between the doctor and his patient is strictly confidential.

(A) public (B) forever (C) private (D) obvious

10. This is obviously the first time that she attempted cooking.

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(A) perfectly (B) fully (C) privately (D) clearly

Chapter 7-4

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The president's was compromised when information regarding his location was leaked to the press.

(A) security (B) dormitory (C) residence (D) identification

2. The rules regarding visitation hours were pretty .

(A) secure (B) private (C) tracked down (D) straightforward

3. I think it will be exciting to live in a .

(A) residence (B) dormitory (C) security (D) private

4. Don't forget to bring your card. You'll have to show it before entering the event.

(A) complaint (B) coordinator (C) identification (D) track down

5. Do you have any about our staff and services?

(A) complaints (B) identification (C) security (D) assign

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The wedding coordinator was relieved when the bride finally showed up at the church.

(A) director (B) identity (C) location (D) safety

7. The executives assigned tasks to each of their assistants.

(A) reserved (B) designated (C) located (D) received

8. The apartment building included a private elevator for the residents in the penthouse.

(A) personal (B) public (C) safety (D) freight

9. They were able to track down the escaped convict with the help of specially trained dogs.

(A) release (B) locate (C) retain (D) abuse

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10. Many applications require information such as the mailing address for the applicant’s residence.

(A) office (B) home (C) relatives (D) institution

Chapter 7-5

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The of the company gave the workers a sense of job security.

(A) stability (B) purpose (C) supply (D) distribution

2. The staff worked overtime to accommodate the needs of the customers.

(A) feasible (B) perceived (C) incorporate (D) logistical

3. As math problems became more difficult, teachers realized the importance of

the standard use of calculators into their curriculum.

(A) incorporating (B) distributing (C) perceiving (D) supplying

4. The of household help was provided to the elderly man free of charge.

(A) retailer (B) supply (C) demand (D) logistics

5. The first candidate is to serve as the governor of this state.

(A) perceived (B) incorporated (C) best-suited (D) performed

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The retailer had the best prices in town.

(A) deliverer (B) provider (C) seller (D) seamstress

7. The basketball team jumped to a substantial lead right off the bat.

(A) eventually (B) surprisingly (C) amazingly (D) instantly

8. Is it feasible to plan and prepare a surprise party in two days?

(A) possible (B) befitting (C) strategical (D) unreasonable

9. The department of distribution hired extra workers during the holiday season.

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(A) strength (B) security (C) collection (D) dispensation

10. He was perceived to be unintelligent, but his test scores indicated otherwise.

(A) known (B) thought (C) suggested (D) proven

Chapter 7-6

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The student advisory board twenty members.

(A) shields (B) evaporates (C) comprises (D) senses

2. His perception of smell was not as good as it was before.

(A) integumentary (B) sensory (C) insulator (D) organ

3. In order for the patient to survive, he must receive a transplant for one of his vital .

(A) shields (B) insulators (C) infections (D) organs

4. Fat can act as an to keep animals and humans warm in cold weather.

(A) insulator (B) infection (C) evaporator (D) organ

5. The system creates a protective layer around our bodies.

(A) sensory (B) vulnerable (C) integumentary (D) perspiration

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The warrior held his shield in front of his body to block the attacks of his enemy.

(A) armor (B) fist (C) club (D) spear

7. Much of the water in the teapot was lost due to evaporation.

(A) sweat (B) vaporization (C) communication (D) defenselessness

8. Perspiration, although not usually attractive, is a naturally-occurring cooling process in our bodies.

(A) Sweat (B) Armor (C) Evaporation (D) Sensation

9. Because the disease was highly infectious, she had to be quarantined in a special room.

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(A) preventable (B) dangerous (C) common (D) contagious

10. Due to her weakened immune system, she was vulnerable to many diseases and, therefore, was required to remain in isolation.

(A) contagious (B) defenseless (C) resistant (D) accustomed

Chapter 7-7

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The rental cars had already been ________________ to each tourist.

(A) assigned (B) tangible (C) explored (D) fascinated

2. The of the two proposals lasted through the night.

(A) concrete (B) assign (C) comparison (D) explore

3. Although I’ve never been to Asia, I find the cultures there ______________________.

(A) tangible (B) concrete (C) on the edge of my seat (D) fascinating

4. Please continue. Don't stop .

(A) on my behalf (B) on the edge of my seat (C) fascinating (D) comparison

5. The movie had so many twists and turns that I was the entire time I was watching it.

(A) coming up with (B) on the edge of my seat (C) on my behalf (D) concrete

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. Since the other team is stronger, we need to come up with some new plays that will help us win.

(A) formulate (B) implement (C) remove (D) research

7. He decided to explore the possibility of studying abroad for a semester.

(A) formulate (B) look into (C) forgo (D) observe

8. The effects of the teacher's new methods were not immediately tangible.

(A) present (B) solid (C) spellbinding (D) evident

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9. The police did not have any concrete evidence to arrest the criminal.

(A) solid (B) theoretical (C) interesting (D) designated

10. He submitted a proposal for the construction of a new performing arts center.

(A) received (B) formulated (C) presented (D) examined

Chapter 7-8

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. Many people cannot afford in the United States.

(A) out-of-pocket (B) health insurance (C) bursar (D) routine

2. Does the of our property insurance plan include damage caused by flood and fire?

(A) comprehensive (B) routine (C) charge (D) coverage

3. We were required to pay our tuition in the office of the .

(A) bursar (B) health insurance (C) coverage (D) faculty

4. She had to have some work done, so the nurse collected two vials of blood from her.

(A) coverage (B) charge (C) lab (D) explanation

5. Their expenses amounted to over five thousand dollars.

(A) bursar (B) explanation (C) clarify (D) out-of-pocket

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. This memo clarifies the company's employment policy.

(A) recites (B) describes (C) demands (D) interprets

7. At the end of the semester, students take a comprehensive exam.

(A) customary (B) research (C) overall (D) specific

8. She made a routine stop by the coffee shop before work every day.

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(A) random (B) comprehensive (C) emotional (D) customary

9. The phone company charges an obscene amount for services that we do not understand.

(A) requires (B) includes (C) describes (D) owes

10. Her explanation of the law was much clearer than the definition in the book.

(A) inclusion (B) interpretation (C) research (D) scope

Chapter 7-9

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The of the tiny island nation by guerrilla soldiers was reported around the world.

(A) weaponry (B) capacity (C) conquest (D) segue

2. The found traces of an ancient tribal civilization in Africa.

(A) anthropologist (B) habitat (C) indigenous (D) conquest

3. The village leaders demonstrated strong to modern technology.

(A) ponder (B) metallurgy (C) capacity (D) resistance

4. includes the techniques of welding and soldering.

(A) Weaponry (B) Anthropology (C) Resistance (D) Metallurgy

5. Prehistoric included spears, stone axes, and wooden clubs.

(A) capacity (B) weaponry (C) conquest (D) resistance

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The Jindo dog is a breed indigenous to Korea.

(A) foreign (B) native (C) introduced (D) exclusive

7. She pondered the idea of moving to a foreign country.

(A) defied (B) remembered (C) questioned (D) considered

8. The conversation segued from food to travel destinations.

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(A) included (B) transitioned (C) excluded (D) considered

9. The child’s capacity to learn was impressive.

(A) transition (B) defiance (C) capability (D) nature

10. Bats are known to inhabit caves.

(A) hide in (B) reside in (C) hunt in (D) fear

Chapter 7-10

A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

1. The relationship between a bird and a rhino was given as an example of .

(A) parasitism (B) observation (C) sustenance (D) mutualism

2. You'll probably in life with a university degree.

(A) interact (B) live off (C) be much better off (D) protect

3. The parasite of its host until the host died.

(A) lived off (B) was much better off (C) preyed on (D) observed

4. We needed more to maintain our health and strength, but unfortunately, there was a shortage of supplies.

(A) observation (B) sustenance (C) mutualism (D) parasitism

5. is a category of symbiotic relationships between organisms of different species in which the parasite benefits from the host.

(A) Mutualism (B) Parasitism (C) Protection (D) Observation

B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

6. The predator lurked in the shadows waiting for its chance to pounce on the prey.

(A) victim (B) participant (C) foe (D) hunter

7. We compared our observations of the eating habits of children.

(A) nourishment (B) partnerships (C) discussions (D) findings

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8. The dog and cat were peacefully interacting, much to the surprise of their owner.

(A) communicating (B) nourishing (C) observing (D) hunting

9. Helmets are used as protection against concussions and other brain injuries.

(A) defense (B) danger (C) nutrition (D) quarry

10. The lion stalked his prey for several minutes before attacking and killing the animal.

(A) hunter (B) partner (C) quarry (D) patient

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1-1

A.

1. B2. D3. A4. A5. B

B.

6. D7. B8. A9. C10. D

Chapter 1-2

A.

1. C2. B3. A4. D5. B

B.

6. D7. A8. B9. C10. C

Chapter 1-3

A.

1. C2. B3. D4. D5. A

B.

6. D7. A8. C9. B10. A

Chapter 1-4

A.

1. A2. D3. A4. B5. B

B.

6. C7. B8. D9. A10. B

Chapter 1-5

A.

1. B

2. D3. C4. A5. B

B.

6. B7. A8. B9. B10. A

Chapter 1-6

A.

1. D2. B3. C4. A5. C

B.

6. B7. D8. C9. D10. B

Chapter 1-7

A.

1. B 2. A3. C4. A

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5. D

B.

6. B7. C8. A9. B10. D

Chapter 1-8

A.

1. C2. C3. C4. A5. B

B.

6. B7. B8. D9. C10. D

Chapter 1-9

A.

1. C2. D3. D4. D5. C

B.

6. A

7. B8. C9. D10. D

Chapter 1-10

A.

1. A2. B3. A4. C5. A

B.

6. C7. B8. D9. A10. B

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Chapter 2

Chapter 2-1

A.

1. B2. A3. D4. A5. B

B.

6. B7. D8. A9. B10. D

Chapter 2-2

A.

1. A2. D3. C4. B5. A

B.

6. D7. C8. D9. A10. A

Chapter 2-3

A.

1. D2. B3. D4. A5. B

B.

6. A7. B8. C9. C10. D

Chapter 2-4

A.

1. A2. B3. D4. B5. C

B.

6. B7. B8. D9. D10. A

Chapter 2-5

A.

1. D

2. A3. C4. C5. A

B.

6. C7. B8. C9. A10. D

Chapter 2-6

A.

1. B2. C3. A4. B5. D

B.

6. B7. A8. A9. B10. C

Chapter 2-7

A.

1. C2. D3. D4. C

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5. D

B.

6. B7. D8. D9. B10. D

Chapter 2-8

A.

1. A2. A3. D4. C5. B

B.

6. C7. A8. D9. A10. C

Chapter 2-9

A.

1. B2. B3. C4. D5. A B.

6. C7. A8. B9. D10. A

Chapter 2-10

A.

1. A2. B3. A4. C5. C

B.

6. D7. B8. C9. D10. A

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3-1

A.

1. B2. A3. C4. D5. B

B.

6. C7. A8. B9. A10. D

Chapter 3-2

A.

1. D2. B3. A4. A5. A

B.

6. C7. C8. B9. B10. D

Chapter 3-3

A.

1. B2. A3. D4. A5. C

B.

6. B7. D8. A9. B10. A

Chapter 3-4

A.

1. C2. A3. A4. C5. C

B.

6. A7. D8. A9. C

Chapter 3-5

A.

1. C2. A

3. D4. D5. A

B.

6. C7. B8. C9. B10. C

Chapter 3-6

A.

1. B2. C3. B4. D5. A

B.

6. B7. C8. D9. A10. A

Chapter 3-7

A.

1. A2. D3. B4. D5. C

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B.

6. B7. A8. D9. B10. C

Chapter 3-8

A.

1. C2. C3. D4. A5. D

B.

6. A7. C8. D9. B10. A

Chapter 3-9

A.

1. D2. A3. B4. C5. D

B.

6. D7. D8. C9. C10. B

Chapter 3-10

A.

1. D2. D3. B4. C5. B

B.

6. C7. B8. D9. B10. C

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Chapter 4

Chapter 4-1

A.

1. C2. C3. B4. A5. A

B.

6. A7. D8. D9. A10. C

Chapter 4-2

A.

1. B2. D3. C4. A5. C

B.

6. C7. B8. D9. B10. A

Chapter 4-3

A.

1. A2. B3. C4. A5. D

B.

6. B7. C8. A9. B10. D

Chapter 4-4

A.

1. B2. D3. B4. C5. D

B.

6. D7. A8. A9. C10. C

Chapter 4-5

A.

1. A

2. B3. C4. B5. D

B.

6. C7. C8. D9. A10. B

Chapter 4-6

A.

1. D2. C3. B4. A5. B

B.

6. A7. B8. C9. B10. A

Chapter 4-7

A.

1. C2. C3. C4. B

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5. D

B.

6. C7. B8. D9. C10. B

Chapter 4-8

A.

1. A2. B3. D4. D5. B

B.

6. B7. A8. D9. B10. A

Chapter 4-9

A.

1. B2. D3. A4. C5. B

B.

6. B7. B8. B9. D10. C

Chapter 4-10

A.

1. A2. A3. A4. C5. A

B.

6. C7. D8. D9. B10. A

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Chapter 5

Chapter 5-1

A.

1. B2. A3. C4. C5. D

B.

6. D7. A8. C9. B10. D

Chapter 5-2

A.

1. C2. D3. B4. C5. D

B.

6. C7. C8. A9. B10. B

Chapter 5-3

A.

1. D2. A3. D4. B5. C

B.

6. A7. D8. D9. C10. A

Chapter 5-4

A.

1. C2. A3. D4. B5. C

B.

6. B7. C8. A9. D10. A

Chapter 5-5

A.

1. A

2. B3. B4. A5. D

B.

6. A7. B8. B9. C10. D

Chapter 5-6

A.

1. B2. B3. D4. C5. B

B.

6. D7. C8. D9. B10. A

Chapter 5-7

A.

1. C2. B3. D4. A

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5. B

B.

6. C7. D8. A9. B10. A

Chapter 5-8

A.

1. D2. B3. A4. C5. C

B.

6. B7. C8. A9. A10. D

Chapter 5-9

A.

1. A 2. D3. C4. B5. A

B.

6. D7. B8. C9. A10. B

Chapter 5-10

A.

1. B2. B3. A4. C5. C

B.

6. C7. A8. D9. D10. C

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Chapter 6

Chapter 6-1

A.

1. D2. C3. D4. A5. B

B.

6. D7. A8. A9. C10. C

Chapter 6-2

A.

1. C2. B3. D4. A5. C

B.

6. A7. A8. C9. A10. D

Chapter 6-3

A.

1. A2. C3. A4. A5. C

B.

6. C7. B8. D9. C10. A

Chapter 6-4

A.

1. C2. A3. D4. C5. D

B.

6. D7. D8. A9. C10. B

Chapter 6-5

A.

1. A

2. B3. D4. A5. B

B.

6. B7. D8. C9. B10. A

Chapter 6-6

A.

1. D2. B3. C4. A5. B

B.

6. C7. D8. A9. D10. D

Chapter 6-7

A.

1. A2. C3. B4. D

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5. C

B.

6. B7. A8. C9. D10. B

Chapter 6-8

A.

1. B2. D3. C4. A5. B

B.

6. A7. D8. A9. C10. A

Chapter 6-9

A.

1. B2. D3. B4. A5. A

B.

6. A7. A8. B9. D10. D

Chapter 6-10

A.

1. C2. A3. B4. D5. D

B.

6. C7. D8. B9. D10. A

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Chapter 7

Chapter 7-1

A.

1. A2. C3. B4. B5. D

B.

6. B7. C8. B9. A10. D

Chapter 7-2

A.

1. D2. C3. D4. A5. B

B.

6. B7. B8. D9. A10. C

Chapter 7-3

A.

1. B2. B3. D4. A5. B

B.

6. D 7. A8. B9. C10. D

Chapter 7-4

A.

1. A2. D3. B4. C5. A

B.

6. A7. B8. A9. B10. B

Chapter 7-5

A.

1. A2. D3. A

4. B5. C

B.

6. C7. D8. A9. D10. B

Chapter 7-6

A.

1. C2. B3. D4. A5. C

B.

6. A7. B8. A9. D10. B

Chapter 7-7

A.

1. A2. C3. D4. A5. B

B.

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6. A7. B8. D9. A10. C

Chapter 7-8

A.

1. B2. D3. A4. C5. D

B.

6. B7. C8. D9. A10. B

Chapter 7-9

A.

1. C2. A3. D4. D5. B

B.

6. B7. D8. B9. C10. B

Chapter 7-10

A.

1. D2. C3. A4. B5. B

B.

6. D7. D8. A9. A10. C

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