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The children immediately ____________ (took to ) the friendly and jovial magician at the birthday party. They loved his magic tricks.

1) took to (v) - to become fond or attached or to develop as a habit.

2) took up (v) - to accept or to to use up.

3) took on (v) - to undertake or begin to handle.

4) took after (v) - to follow as an example or to resemble in appearance, temperament or character.

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The investigators _____________ (unravelled ) the mystery of the missing royal jewels.

1) unveiled (v) - to disclose or reveal.

2) unreeled (v) - to unwind from.

3) unearthed (v) - to bring up out of earth or to uncover.

4) unravelled (v) - to undo or separate.

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The scientists are conducting __________ (extensive ) research on harnessing energy from the sun.

1) plentiful (adj) - exist in great quantity.

2) bountiful (adj) - giving freely and generously.

3) extensive (adj) - large in extent, range or amount.

4) excessive (adj) - exceeding the normal amount.

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After much argument, Jake and Sharon decided to __________ (reconcile ) and make peace with each other.

1) resolve (v) - to make a firm decision about.

2) reassess (v) - to assess something again or re-evaluate.

3) reconcile (v) - to reestablish a close relationship or to settle or resolve.

4) reconnect (v) - to link together again.

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As the flood water rose, the villagers' fear _____________ (mounted) and they started to doubt whether help would eventually come.

1) erupted (v) - to explode or become violently active.

2) mounted (v) - to go upward or rise. (fear)

3) heightened (v) - to increase or intensify. (awareness or tension)

4) aggravated (v) - to make worse. (anger)

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He felt annoyed (irritated) as he knew that he should have checked his bag before leaving his flat.

1) bored

2) irritated

3) welcomed

4) exasperated (adj) - feel very angry or annoyed.

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He felt annoyed (irritated) as he knew that he should have checked his bag before leaving his flat.

1)bored

2)irritated

3)welcomed

4)exasperated(v)-to make someone very angry or annoyed.

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"The pain in my knee is becoming more ___________(pronounced) and unbearable. I should have sought a doctor's advice," Mdm Rahmah complained to her husband.

1) immense (adj) - unusually large; huge; vast

2) powerful (adj) - having or exerting great power or force.

3) substantial (adj) - large in amount,size,or number

4) pronounced (adj) - very noticeable

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He was inspired by Muhammad Yunus,the charismatic Bangladeshi founder of the Gravamen Bank, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for pioneering (starting) 'micro-credit', handing out small amounts ,of business loans,aiding the poorest of the poor.

1) starting(v) - the beginning of something.

2) inventing(v) - to make.

3) developing(v) - to expand or enlarge.

4) discovering(v) - to gain sight or knowledge of.

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Ryan has started a foundation that loans money to groups of women to set up (establish) their own businesses.

1) institute (v) - to establish, organise and set in operation.

2) establish(v) - to make secure or permanent in a certain place.

3) generate(v) - to produce or bring into being;create.

4) introduce(v) - to cause to experience for the first time.

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Peter Ryan, an affable 54-year old Devon-born businessman, is driven by the conviction (belief) that he can help to empower the poorest of the poor.

1) idea (n) - a plan of suggestion, especially one you think of suddenly.

2) belief (n) - the feeling that something is true or exists.

3) opinion (n) - what you think about a subject or situation.

4)

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Alice could not _______ (recollect) her childhood days as she suffered a temporary memory loss due to her head injury.

1) remind(v) - to cause (somebody)to remember something

2) restitute (v) - to make resititution; to bring back to a former condition; restore

3) recollect (v) - to remember something

4) relinquish (v) - to renounced or surrender

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Tiffany was discouraged by the fact that the charity show did not ________(take off) as planned despite having invested a lot of hard work in preparing for it.

1) take on (v) - to agree to do; undertake. Example: I'll take on that job for you

2) take up (v) - the act of taking up.

3) take off (v) - a taking off from a starting point, as in beginning a race.

4) take over (v) - the act of seizing, appropriating, or arrogating authority, control, management.

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The poor workers could only afford to rent small and cheap rooms in a ________ (dilapidated) building outside the city.

(1) posh (adj) - exclusive or luxurious

(2) luscious (adj) - having a delicious taste or smell

(3) dilapidated (adj) - decayed or fallen into partial ruin

(4) demolished (adj) - torn down and broken up

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Although the witness had only caught a __________(glimpse) of the robber when he was trying to escape,she was able to give a good description of his appearance to the police.

(1) sniff (n) - the sound of sniffing.

(2) glimpse (n) -a very brief / incomplete view.

(3) evidence (n) - thing/ things helpful in forming a conclusion or judgement.

(4) expression (n) - the act of expressing, conveying or representing.

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With the evidence gathered,the police would ________(deduce) what happened at the scene of the crime.

1) detect (v) - discover or notice the presence of something that is hidden or hard to see,hear,taste,etc

2) predict (v) - to declare or tell in advance; prophesy; foretell:

3) deduce (v) - to derive as a conclusion from something

4) estimate(v) -to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth,

amount, size, weight, etc.

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Having trekked non-stop for two days,the ranger finally succumbed to his_______ (fatigue) and fell into a deep sleep before being awaken by the howling of wolves.

(1) fatigue (n) - weariness from bodily or mental exertion.

(2) anxiety (n) - uneasiness and apprehension.

(3) laziness (n) - resistant to work; idleness or indolence.

(4) uneasiness (n) - anxiety and apprehension.

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Little Susan lacked the confidence to speak on stage during 'Show and Tell'. She needed constant ___________ (reassurance) from her parents.

1)reliance (n) - confident or trustful dependence.

2)guidance (n) -advice or counseling, especially that provided for students choosing a course of study

or preparing for a vocation.

3)guarantee (n) - promise or assurance, especially one in writing, that something is of

specified quality, content, benefit.

4)reassurance (n) - the act of restoring and re assuring someone's confidence.

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"What is the underlying message _________ (conveyed) to the public by this advertisement?" asked the teacher.

(1) shared(v) - the full or proper portion or part allotted or belonging to or contributed

(2) conveyed(v) - to express a thought so that it is understood by others

(3) simulated(v) - to create a simulation , likeness , or model

(4) convulsed(v) - to shake violently; agitated

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He swiftly _________ (nimbly) took out his mobile phone and dialed the emergency number for immediate help.

1) nimbly (adj) - quickly and light in movement

2) steadily (adj) - not moving or shaking

3) clumsily (adj) - someone who does things not skillfully

4) elegantly (adj) - gracefully refine and dignified

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The mayor ordered the structurally unstable building to be ______________ (demolished) as soon as possible before it collapses.

(1) removed (v) - to take away

(2) replaced (v) - to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute

(3) detached (v) - to separate or disconnect

(4) demolished (v) -to destroy.

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On seeing a dog rushing across the road, the driver quickly ________ (swerved) the car.

1) shifted (v) - to transfer from one place to another

2) shuffled (v) - to walk without lifting a feet or with clumsy steps and a shambling gait

3) swerved(v) -to turn aside abruptly in movement or action

4) staggered-Very shock or surprise

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"Did they comprehend (understand) the fate of this magnificent animal," he wondered.

(1) perceive (v) - to become aware of

(2) recognise (v) -to identify as something or someone previously seen

(3) empathise (v) - to experience empathy

(4) understand (v) - to perceive the meaning of something

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Despite growing up in _________ (poverty), the man was able to overcome hardships and challenges to become one of the wealthiest man in the world.

(1) rapture (n) - ecstatic joy or delight.

(2) poverty (n) - the state or condition of having little or no money.

(3) isolation (n) - an act or instance of isolating.

(4) seclusion (n) - an act of secluding.

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Katsu was the only person who had seen the accident (witness).

1) victim (n) - a person who suffers a destructive injurious action

2) witness (n) - a person who sees, hears or knows by personal presence

3) casualty (n) - a person who is injured or killed in an accident

4) pedestrian (n) - a person who goes or travel by foot

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The salesman took a ___________ (catalogue) from his briefcase to show his customers the products on sale.

1) manual (n) - a reference book with instructions.

2) itinerary (n) - a detailed plan for a journey, especially a list of places to visit; plan of travel.

3) directory (n) - a book of directions or containing names, addresses and other data.

4) catalogue (n) - a book or pamphlet containing items for display or sale.

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Unlike many of its neighbours,the country has virtually (nearly) no minerals,delayed and erratic rains,a changing climate and rampant (widespread) deforestation which means that crops regularly fail,there is no visible industry,no economic infrastructure and little tourism.

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1) nearly (adv) - almost,but not completely or not exactly.

2) really (adv) - very or very much.

3) exactly (adv) - used to say a amount or number is completely correct.

4) actually (adv) - used when you want to say what really happens or is really true.

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1) intense (adj) - felt or affecting someone very strongly.

2) significant (adj) - noticable or important.

3) widespread (adj) - happening in many places,among people ,or in many situations.

4) irressible (adj) - an irressible feeling,attitude etc very strong and cannot be controlled

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The salesman ________(enticed) the shoppers to purchase the rice cookers from his company by offering them free shopping vouchers.

1) enticed (v) - to lead on by exciting hope

2) elevated (adj) - increase in amount or degree

3) eradicate (v) - to remove utterly

4) emancipated (v) - to be free from restraint

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He was soaked thoroughly __________(drenched) in the heavy downpour.

1) wet

2) soggy (adj) - heavy with water or moisture.

3) drenched (adj) - to make someone or something completely wet.

4) showered (v) - to pour down in a shower.

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Linda could not finish the plate of noodles as she found it _________ (unpalatable).

(1) irresistible (adj) - impossible not to want,like enjoy.

(2) delectable (adj) - very pleasant.

(3) unpalatable (adj) - unpleasant and difficult to accept.

(4) scrumptious (adj) - very delicious.

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Malaria, which is a mosquito borne illness, is still ____________ (pandemic) in many forested areas in the world.

1) procuring (v) - to obtain or get by care or effort

2) pandemic (adj) - of a disease prevalent throughout and entire country

3) perfunctory (adj) - performed merely as a routine duty

4) procrastinating (v) - to defer action

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Joan did not abandon her dream of becoming a pilot, but she did contemplate if she was being realistic.

1) discuss - to consider or examine by argument, comment.

2) analyze - to examine in detail in order to discover meaning, essential features

3) consider - to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision

4) calculate - to determine or ascertain by mathematical mathods

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A small rodent hole confirmed (backed up) my suspicion that the place was now home to more than one set of occupants.

1) stood by (v) - to be ready or available to act

2) added up (v) - combine into a collection

3) backed up (v) - move backwards

4) worked out (v) - solve;satisfying

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It then vomits (releases) a substance which floats on the surface of the sea.

1) hurls(v)-to throw or fling with great force or vigor.

2) excretes(v) - to separate and eliminate from an organic body;separate and expel from the blood or tissues,as waste or harmful matter.

3) releases (v) - to lease again.

4) consumes (v) - to destroy or expand by use;use up.

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Haakensmoen soon became a hero in Canada but he could not understand (comprehend) all the attention.

(1) control - to exercise restrain or direction over.

(2) contain - to hold within its volume or area.

(3) compose - to make by combining things.

(4) comprehend - to understand the nature of something.

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What was left of the stale , brown wall were dark patches of the ________(gathered) grime of numerous years.

1) kept (v) - to do enough work to pay for food , clothes

2) saved (v) - to make someone or something safe from danger

3) stored (v) - to put things away and keep them there until you need them

4) gathered (v) -if people gather , or someone gathers them somewhere

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She immediately joined the race and,with mighty effort,caught up and secured (clinched) a silver medal for Canada.

(1) clinched (v) - to settle decisively.

(2) received (v) - generally accepted.

(3) captured (v) - to take by force.

(4) achieved (v) - to bring to a successful end.

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Then,looking directly at the only two tourists in the audience who had expressed (conveyed) interest in night forest trekking, he added,

(1) vented (v) - to let out through an opening,as in a wall , serving as an outlet of air

(2)convey (v) - to carry, bring or take from one place to another

(3)proclaimed (v) - to announce or declare in official or formal manner

(4)corresponded(v) - to be in agreement or conforming

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Q:Closer inspectation revealed that the house was old and poor condition(dilapidated).

1)ancient(adj)-or of in time long past

2)dilapidated(adj)-reduce to or fallen into partial ruin

3)abandoned(adj)-forsaken or deserted

4)uninhabitated(adj)-having occupied ,live in or on

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Like most mammals it sometimes(ocassionally)has stomach trouble.

1)rarely(adv)-on rare occasions;infrequently;seldom.

2)always(adv)-everytime;on every occasion ;without exception.

3)frequently(adv)-often;many times;at short intervals

4)occasionally(adv)-at times;from time to time;now and then.

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Q: Everything in the house , although crudely and ( unskilfully ) done , was constructed by the owners themselves .

1) poorly (adv) - in a poor manner or way

2) roughly (adj) - having a coarse or uneven surface

3) unskilfully ( adj) - not skillful ; clumsy

4) haphazardly (adv) - in a haphazard manner

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Several skiers soon caught up with her,much to her dismay.

23.-disheartenment(n)

(1)-disappointment-the act or fact or disappointing.

(2)-discontentment-not content.

(3)-disheartenment-to depress the hope.

(4)-discouragement-an act of instant discouraging

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Q:The smell of the wet and rotting wood makes one feel like vomitting(nauseous).

1)giddy(adj)-affected with vertigo

2)fearful(adj)-causing or apt to cause fear

3)nauseous(adj)-affected with nausea

4)suffocated(v)-to kill by preventing the access of air to the blood

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Q21)Kelsey race off into the forest, persistent(determined) to find the most birds.

(1)excited-very enthusiastic and eager.

(2)interested-showing curiosity or concern about something or someone; having a feeling of interest.

(3)fascinated-attract the strong attention and interest of (someone).

(4)determined-having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

Q22)She was not going to let her arch rival, David, trounce(defeat)her, no sir!

(1)win-to gain the victory; overcome an adversary.

(2)lose-to fail to keep, preserve, or maintain.

(3)defeat-to eliminate or deprive of something expected.

(4)triumph-to be elated or glad; rejoice proudly; glory.

Q23)She ransacked(unfastened) her bag for a few minutes and finally pull out the packet of birdseed.

(1)opened-having no means of closing or barring

(2)emptied-containing nothing

(3)rummaged-to search thoroughly or actively through (a place, receptacle, etc.), especially by moving around, turning over, or looking through contents.

(4)unfastened-to release from or as from fastenings; detach.

Q24)She spread it around and squatted(crouched)down in the bushes, and waited.

(1)sat-to sit down

(2)bend-to force (an object, especially a long or thin one)from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form

(3)bowed-to bend the knee or body or incline the head, as in reverence, submission, salutation, recognition, or acknowledgment.

(4)crouched-to bend close to the ground, as an animal preparing to spring or shrinking with fear.

Q25)Kelsey was very composed(calm);she waited like this for birds almost everyday.

(1)calm-without rough motion; still or nearly still

(2)tolerant-inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.

(3)disciplined-having or exhibiting discipline.

(4)disenchanted-to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusio

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The sperm whale which produces(secretes)it is a common mammal.

1)ejects(v)-to evict,as from property.

2)creates(v)-to evolve the one's own thought or imagination,as a work of art or an intention.

3)secretes(v)-to discharge,generate,or release by the processof secretion.

4)generates(v)-to bring into existence;cause to be;produce.

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She also mastered "the transfer" ,a move indispensable (essential) to paraplegics ,lifting herself from the chair to a table back to the chair.

1)essential-absolutely necessary; indispensable

2)repetitive - (adjective)pertaining to or characterized

3)complicated-not is simple

4)uninteresting-not interesting

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Q21)"While we mourn the loss of a very good man,we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true,to be within to explore and push the limits ,and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves ,"his family said.

1)mourn(v)[to feel very sad because someone had died.

2)regard(v)[to look upon or think of with a particular feeling]

3)ponder(v)[think carefully or seriously about something]

4)consider(v)[think carefully about , especially in order to make a descision; contemplate]

1)typical(adj)[having the usual features or quality on a particular thing]

2)common(adj)[Belonging equally to or shared alike by two or more in all question]

3)mundane (adj)[Ordinary or boring]

4)remarkable(adj)[Worthy of notice or attention]

1)limits(n)[The greatest amount ,number etc that is allowed or possible

2)barrier(n)[Any natural bars or obstacle]

3)confine(n) [the walls , limits , or borders or something]

4)Restriction(n)[act of restricting]

1)Way(n)[manner]

2)case(n)[an instance or the occurrence existence]

3)cause(v)[to make something happen]

4)Direction(n)[the act or instance of directing]

Q25)Armstrong kept his cool and brought the spacecraft home safely after a thruster rocket malfunctioned and cause it to spin wildly out of control.

1)broke(v)[to infringe ignore or act contrary to a law

2)shattered(adj)[to completely destroy something]

3)deteriorated(v)[To become worse]

4)malfunctioned(n)[Failure ; to function properly]

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The onset of the old age and 23. Consequently (continually) diminishing hunting skills may also encourage a tiger to attack human," he explained

Q23. (1) inevitably(adj) -unable to be avoided, evade or escape

(2) eventually(adv) -finally, ultimately, at some later time

(3) continually(adv) -very often, at regular

(4) subsequently(adj) -occurring or coming later or after

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Q:The school's collaboration(partnership)in the programme has benefitted not only their pupils but

has also led to multiplier effect,as the children share their knowledge of healthy meals with others.

1)union(n)-the act of uniting two or more things

2)alliance(n)-a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes

3)obligation(n)-a moral or legal duty to do something

4)partnership(n)-the state or condition of being a partner

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After spending endless months of grueling (exhausting)physical therapy,Joan built up enough strength in her arms to take place of her legs.

1)intensive-very thorough or vigorous

2)consistent-agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory

3)exhausting-producing or tending to produce fatigue, weariness

4)continuous-uninterrupted in time; without cessation

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You would think this would have a nasty smell(odour)but in actual fact it is quite pleasant.

1)aura(n)-a distinctive and pervasive quality or character ;air;atmosphere.

2)odour(n)-a diagreeable smell.

3)aroma(n)-arising from spices,plants,cooking,etc;especially an agreeable odor,fragrance.

4)fragrance(n)-the quality of being fragrant;a sweet or pleasing scent.

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During a gruelling ski race,her left ski pole suddenly came apart.

21.-strenuous-(adj)

(1)-tough-strong and durable.

(2)-routine-a customary or regular course of procedure.

(3)-strenuous -characterized by vigorous exertion.

(4)-competitive-of,pertaining to,involving,or decided by competition.

22.-snapped-(v)

(1)-bent-curved.

(2)-spoiled-to damage severely.

(3)-chipped-to cut with an axe.

(4)-snapped-to make a sudden crack

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Although the tiger would rather avoid Q21. confrontations (encounters) with humans,it may attack them under certain circumstances-if a human has Q22. trespassed(intruded)into its territory,or if he is seen as a threat to a female's cubs.

Q21. (1) combats(v) - to fight or content against

(2) collisions(v)- a clash

(3) encounters(n) -to come upon.

(4) disagreements(n) -the lack of agreement

Q22. (1) defied(v)- to resist by refusing to obey

(2) intruded(n)- somebody who trespasses on or breaks into somebody's property

(3) snooped(v)- to prowl or prey

(4) intervened(v)- to come between disputing people groups

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Q16)"Rest assured.This is (a reputable) jewellery shop.This games sold are genuine and certified,"Mrs Richie told me.

1)a popular

2)a reputable(adj)-respected and trusted by most people.

3)an exclusive(adj)-mot shared,available to only one person or group.

4)an honourable

Q17)My life was about to change (drastically) when my parents decided to adopt a baby girl.

1)strongly

2)critically(adj)-expressing criticism or disapproval

3)drastically(adj)-not shared , available to only one person or group.

4)desperately(adb)-in a desperate manner ;struggling desperately.

Q18)The family decided to (keep back) the news of First Uncle's serious accident from Grandma.

1)keep up

2)keep off

3)keep out

4)keep back

Q19)That child is too young and thus,incapable of (discerning) right from wrong.

1)relating

2)deducing (v) - to derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed

3)discerning (adj) - showing good or outstanding judgement and understanding

4) concluding (v) - to say in conclusion

Q20)"Your project is due tomorrow! Turn off the television and stop (dragging your feet in the mud)," Mrs Chew warned her son.

1)blowing your trumpet (idiom) - to tell other people how good and successful you are.

2)taking the bull by the horns (idiom) - to confront a problem head-on and deal with it openly.

3)putting two and two together (idiom) - to figure out something from the information available,

4)dragging your feet in the mud

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Q:This however does not mean that meal choices are dull(monotonous)as the stalls rotate betweeen two different menus in a day.

1)jaded(adj)-dulled or satiated by overindulgence

2)bland(adj)-pleasantly,gentle or agreeable

3)tedious(adj)-wordy so as to cause weariness or boredom,as a speaker or writer

4)monotonous(adj)-boring and without any variety

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Her lifetime ambition of becoming a pilot looked bleak (hopeless)

1)blunt-make or become less sharp

2)sombre-sad and serious

3)hopeless-feeling or causing despair

4)confusing-bewildering or perplexing

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Q20. The angry coach gave his players a/an _____(earful) during halftime for their lack of teamwork.

1) Earful(adj) - a sharp verbal rebuke ;a scolding

2) Armful(adj) - as much as a person can hold or carry in an arm or both hands

3) Handful(adj) - a small amount ,number, or quantity

4) Mouthful(adj) - the amount of food can hold

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Q19. The old yet ____(sturdy) temple was the only building still standing after the violent storm passed.

1) Stout(adj) - short and fat

2) Sound(adj) - the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing

3) Sturdy(adj) - strong,as in substance,construction,or texture

4) Superb(adj) - sumptuous ;rich;grand

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Q18. The medic applied a gel to ______ (soothe) the pain the burnt victim was feeling as a result of the fire.

1) Hold(v) - to hold or keep in hand

2) Delay(v) - to make someone or something late

3) Soothe(v) - to make something less painful

4) Prolong(v)t - o make something continue for long

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Q17. The doting father eventually _______(gave in) to his daughter's wishes.

1) gave in(v) - to agree to do something that you do not want to do not want to do

2) gave on(v) - to make an attempt

3) gave up(v) - to admit that you cannot do something and stop trying to finish it

4) gave out(v) - to give something to each of several people

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Although the tiger would rather avoid Q21. confrontations (encounters) with humans,it may attack them under certain circumstances-if a human has Q22. trespassed (intruded)into its territory,or if he is seen as a threat to a female's

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Q21 While we mourn the loss of a very good man, we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true , to be willing to explore

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You probably think that all perfumes come from flowers and plants but there is one perfume which we take (obtain) from inside of a whale.

1) seize (v) - to take hold of suddenly or forcibly ;grasp.

2) obtain (v) - to come into possession of ;get,acquire

3) produce(v)-to obtain or get by care ,effort,or the use of special means ;to produce evidence.

4) acquire(v)to get something especially by buying it.

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Question:

Healthier cooking methods , ingredients and the right portion sizing are used to ensure that each pupil receives the _______( vital ) nutrients and benefits from a healthy diet.

1) vita( adj) - of or pertaining to life

2) bare (adj) - without covering or clothings

3) significant(adj) - important

4) compulsary(adj) - required

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He brought devastating (shattering) news.

1) concluding (adv) - last in a series of things

2) distracting (adv) - preventing concentration or diverting attention

3) destroying (adv) - end the existence of something by damaging or attacking

4) shattering (adv) - to break into very small pieces or to make something break into very small pieces

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Q20.Brandon tried to ______ (strike up) a conversation with the new boy in the soccer team

1) strike at (v) - to try to hit someone

2) strike up (v) - to initiate

3) strike off (v) - to forbid or to continue in professional practice

4) strike out (v) - to begin a course of action

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Question:

The healthy bento box set meal incorporates appropriate (suitable) proportion of food from four main food groups based on Singapore's dietary guidelines for children.

1) ample(adj) - fully sufficient or more than adequate for the purpose or needs

2) precise(adj) - definitely or fixed

3) suitable(adj) - such as to suit

4) extensive(adj) - of great extent

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The detective has to _____ (swing into action) before the murderer goes for his next victim.

1) rock the boat-say or do something to disturb an existing situation and upset people

2) sit on the fence-avoid making a decision or a choice

3) swing into action-quickly begin acting or operating

4) put the brakes on-to stop an activity

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During a Q21. gruelling (strenuous) ski race, her left ski pole suddenly Q22. come apart. ( )

Several skiers soon caught up with her, much to her Q23.dismay. ( )

She immediately joined the race and, with a nightly effort, caught up and Q24. secured ( ) a Silver medal for Canada.

Canada but he could not Q25. understand ( ) all the attention.

Q21. (1) tough(adj)

(2) routine(n)

(3) strenuous(adj)

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Over the weekend, hordes of people ____(thronged) the newly opened shopping mall in Jurong East.

1) graced(n) - favor shown in granting a delay or temporary immunity.

2) thronged(v) - to crowd or press upon ;jostle.

3) sojourned(v) - to stay for a time in a place;live temporarily.

4) inundated(v) - to flood;cover or overspread with water;deluge.

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Q21) Grandma stood with her outstretched arms beckoning (motioning) me towards her.

1) luring(n)-to persuade or trick someone into doing something by making it seem attractive.

2) guiding

3) motioning(v)-to tell someone to do something by moving your head or hand.

4) commanding(v) - to order someone to do something

Q22) I scrambled (dashed) to embrace her and she kissed the top of my head.

1) whirled(v)-to turn or spin around very quickly,or to make someone or something to do this

2) dashed

3) skipped

4) crawled

Q23)Letting go of my grandma, I bounded enthusiastically (eagerly) into the kitchen and spotted the round, dark brown cookie jar.

1) eagerly

2) willingly

3) urgently

4) frantically

Q24)My captivation (fascination) with these cookies, besides their delicious nutmeg flavor and crunchy texture, was due to their saucer-like size.

1) concern

2) boredom (n) - the state of being bored

3) obsession (n) - someone or something that a person thinks about constantly or frequently

4) fascination (n) - the quality or power of fascinating

Q25)As I was reaching out for one of the mouth-watering treats,I was startled (alarmed)by a loud tapping sound.

1) dazed(adj)-unable to think clearly,unusually because you are shocked or have been in an accident

2) alarmed

3) bothered

4) confused

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Question:

Set meals are served in a highly appealing (inviting) manner,with two servings of fruits and vegetables placed together with the main dish in a bento box.

1) inviting(adj) - attractive,alluring,or tempting

2) satisfying(adj) - to fulfill the desires,expectations,or demands

3) exclusive(adj) - not admitting or something else

4) persuasive(adj) - able,fitted,intended to

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Q19. The police could not ______ (determine) the location of the crime scene as the victim had lost her memory in the attack.

1) detect (V) - to discover or catch in the performance of some act

2) decipher (V) - to discover the meaning of something

3) determine (V) - to conclude

4) distinguish (v) - to recognise as distinct different

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Although the characters in Roald Dahl's books are _______ (fictitious),they come across as real people to the readers.

1) fake(n) - a copy of something valuable that is intended to deceive people.

2) bluff(v) - to pretend that you are going to do something or that you know about something ,when that is not true.

3) realistic(adj) - judging and dealing with situations in a sensible practical way because you realize which things are possible.

4) fictitious(adj) - something that is fictitious has Been made up and it's not real.

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"The boy's injuries are very extensive,"said the doctor _______ (gravely).

(1) coyly (adj) - artfully or affectedly shy or reserved.

(2) gravely (adj) - very serious and worrying.

(3) sensibly (adj) - having or showing good sense or sound judgement.

(4) pathetically (adj) - causing or evoking pity.

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The counsellor had to____ (prod) the child to get him to tell her the reason for his regular absence from school

1) prod (v) - to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed:

2) exploit (v) - a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act

3) manipulate (v) - to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner:

4) manoeuvre (v) - to movement that needs care or skill

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I can hear the sausages __________ (sizzling) in the pan.

(1) hissing (v) - the act of emitting a hiss.

(2) sizzling (v) - to make a hissing sound,as in flying or burning.

(3) cracking (v) - to break without complete separation of parts.

(4) sputtering (v) - to make explosive popping of sizzling sound.

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Sally________ (shudders) at the vivid memory of being bitten by a huge ferocious dog.

1) fears (v) - to be afraid or frightened of

2) grouses(v) - to complain or grumble

3) despairs(v) - to lose or give up hope

4) shudders(v)-to shake because you are frightened or cold,because you think something is very unpleasant

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The patient man waited for the woman to end her speech instead of ______ (interjecting), to put across his point

1) interacting (v) - to talk and do things with other people

2) interjecting (v) - to insert between other things:

3) interceding (v) -

4) intercepting (v) -

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Q18.Mrs Kumar scolded Ravi for _______(shirking) his responsibility and making his sister clean up the mess in his room.

1) shirking(v) - to evade a duty to responsibility

2) evading(v) - to avoid

3) diverting(v) - toserving to turn aside to turn from a path

4) escaping(v) -to slip or get away

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Question:

I was _____(apprehensive) about going ahead with my plan as I knew that my parents were unhappy with my decision and I did not want to upset them

1) impulsive( adj) - tending to do things without thinking about the result

2) compulsive(adj) - doing something a lot because of you have a strong desire to do it which you cannot control and makes you unable to stop

3) apprehensive(adj) - worried or anxious about something in the future

4) comprehensive (adj) - including everything that is needed

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Q: Mr Lim was unable to ___(garner) enough support from the voters and thus was not re-elected into the office .

1) yield(v) - to produce something especially on amount of money or quantity of something

2) seize(v) - to take half of something quickly and with a lot of force

3) garner(v) - to gather or store in or as if it in a granary

4) exploit (v) - to pay or give someone much lesser than the value of the work they do for you or the goals they sell to you

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Matthew is obese because he leads a very _______ (sedentary) lifestyle.

(1) inert (adj) - technical not producing a chemical reaction that combine with other substances.

(2) solitary (adj) - a solitary person or thing is the only one in a place.

(3) dormant (adj) - not active now,but able to be active at a later time.

(4) sedentary (adj) - sitting down and not being physically active.

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The long queue at certain restaurants attests to the ________ (culinary) skills of the chef.

1) expert(n) - someone with special skills or knowledge of a subject.

2) culinary(n) - the art beliefs ,behavior ,ideas,etc of a particular society or a group of people.

3) gourmet (n) - relating to good food and drink

4) presentation(n) - an event at which a new product or idea is described or explained

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Q: It was clear from the report that the evidence had been ____( tampered ) with and could no longer be used in the court of law .

1) flawed(adj) - not perfect because of mistakes , marks or weakness

2) tampered(v) - to change something without permission especially in order to change it

3) intervened (v) - to do something , to try to stop an argument, problem or war

4) contaminated(v) - to make something dirty or dangerous by adding such as chemicals or poison to it

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"You are ____(incorrigible)!" yelled Mother. "When will you mend your ways and be responsible?"

1) incorrigible (adj) - impervious to constraints or punishment; willful; unruly; uncontrollable:

2) unrelenting (adj) - not easing or slackening in severity

3) unforgettable (adj) - impossible to forget; indelibly impressed on the memory

4)i ncomprehensible (adj) - impossible to understand

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After cleaning my spectacle lenses,the ______ (scope) of my vision increased.

(1) view (n) - your opinion about something especially about a serious or important subject.

(2) scope (n) - the scope of a book,discussion etc.

(3) display (n) - an attractive arrangement of things for people to look at.

(4) scenery (n) - the natural features of a place,such as mountains,forests etc.

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Q17.Mr smith had failed to pay the membership fee fee for the golf club.Thus,he ______ ( incurred ) a fine for his late renewal

1) attained(v) - to achieve an objective

2) incurred(v) - to become liable or subject to something unpleasant

3) acquired(n) - to gain or come into possession of

4) obtained(n) - to gain by effort or request

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Q: After his makeover , he ____( exuded ) confidence and was more open to meeting new people.

1) reeked(v) - to smell of something unpleasant

2) emitted(v) - to send out gas , heat , sound

3) relayed(v) - to pass a message from one person or place to another

4) exuded(v) - to show a lot of a feeling or quanlity

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Q16. The construction worker were appeased when they received news that they would be compensated.

(1) appalled - shocks you a lot because it is unpleasant.

(2) appeased - to do something to make someone less angry.

(3) apologetic - saying you are sorry about something.

(4) apprehensive - worried or anxiety about something in the future.

Q17. Professor Fletcher and his team members embarked on a special expedition Antarctica to observe the marine animals there.

(1)jaunt - a short journey for pleasure.

(2)cruise - to sail along slowly.

(3)mission- an important job that someone had given to do.

(4)expedition- a long and careful organized journey.

Q18) Rita was totally bewildered by the clues to the crossword puzzle.

(1)besotted-drunk

(2)bedazzled-impress someone with outstanding ability

(3)bewitched-cast a spell over someone

(4)bewildered-confused,puzzled

Q19)Ashvin is not eligible for the bursary award as his father's income exceeds the limit that has been set.

(1)liable-responsible by law

(2)legible-clear enough

(3)eligible-having the right to obtain something

(4)entitled-believing oneself to be inherently deserving privileges or something

Q20) To avoid being seen by the burglars, I crouched low and sent a message for help on my mobile phone.

(1)sneaked-move or go in a furtive or stealthy way

(2)snooped-To find out something, especially information about someone's private affair.

(3)cowered-crouch down in fear.

(4)crouched-adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, typically in order to avoid detection or to defend oneself.

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Q21) However, evidence shows that wolves attack people only when they are threatened(endangered) or trapped.

(1)exposed-Make something visible by uncovering it.

(2)vulnerable-exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harm.

(3)susceptible-likely or liable to be influence or harmed by a particular thing.

(4)endangered-seriously at risk of extinction.

Q22) Wolves are usually scared of people and will go to great lengths to avoid(elude) them.

(1)duck-squatting

(2)shirk-avoid or neglect a duty or responsiblilty.

(3)elude-Escape from or avoid a danger,enemy or pursuer.

(4)dodge-Avoid someone or something by a sudden quick movement.

Q23) Each pack consist of (comprises) adults and cubs.

(1)entails-involve something as a necessary on inevitable part or consequence.

(2)contains-have or hold someone or something within.

(3)comprises-consist of; be made up of

(4)compasses-surround and have or hold within.

Q24)Wolves are highly territorial animals and they generally established territories far larger than what they require, to survive in order to be certain(assured) of a steady supply or prey.

(1)secured-fixed or fastened so as not to give way.

(2)assured-confident

(3)confident-feeling or showing confidence In oneself

(4)safeguarded-a measure taken to protect someone or something

Q25) Wolves are killed(shot) because of the harm they do to sheep and for their bad reputation as savage animals.

(1)shot-the firing gun

(2)poached-cook without its shell in or over boiling water

(3)executed-put into action

(4)destroyed- end the existence by damaging or attacking it

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Q16. Knowing how impartial my teacher is, I know she will not give any pupil ____ (preferential) treatment.

1. essential(adj) - important and necessary

2. existential(verb) -to be real, present, or alive

3. referential(noun) - something you say or write or mention another person or thing

4. preferential(adj) - if you are given preferential treatment, you are treatment better than another person,giving you an advantage over them

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Q16. Jun Hao decided to go ahead with the new plan but Francis had some ______ (misgivings) about the feasibility of the plan.

1) suspicious(n) - tending to arouse

2) misgivings(n) - a feeling of doubt of warming about something

3) uneasiness(n) - a feeling of disquiet or awkwardness

4) uncertainties(n) - not sure of having doubt about something

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The conductor waved his _______ (baton) while the orchestra played.

(1) stick (n) - a long thin piece of wood,especially one that has fallen from a tree.

(2) baton (n) - a stick used to direct a group of musicians.

(3) wand(n) - a thin stick you hold in your hand to do magic tricks.

(4) instrument (n) - a small tool used especially by scientists and docto

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The soldiers moved ________ (stealthily) through the undergrowth so as not to let the enemy know of their presence.

1) vengefully (adv) - wanting vengeance

2) stealthily (adv) - secret, quiet behaviour

3) casually (adv) - In a relax way, or not seeming to be interested in someone or something

4) curiously (adv) - eager to learn or know; inquisitive.

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Q16)Shi hao grinned broadly when his art teacher _____________ ( commended )his drawing.

1) cheered(n)-a shout of praise or encouragement

2) criticized(v)-to express disapproval of someone or something

3) celebrated(v)-to do something special or enjoyable for an important event

4) commended (v) - to praise someone or something publicity or formally.

Q17 ) Every household should have a working ________ (flashlight) on standby in case of sudden blackouts.

1) candle

2) flashlight(n) - a small electric light that can be carried in your hand and runs on batteries.

3) torchlight(n) - the light from a burning torch

4) light bulb

Q18) Anna works as a translator in a Korean company. She is able to speak ________(fluently) in both English and Korean.

1) ineptly (adv) - lacking skill or ability

2) fluently (adv) - able to speak a language easily and very we'll

3) correctly

4) naturally

Q19)"When did my wallet go missing?I did not realize it!"cried Nashrul,who was _________(perplexed).

1) elated (adj) - very proud and joyful

2) amazed (adj) - surprise

3) perplexed(adj) - filled with confusion or bewilderment; puzzled

4) overwhelmed (adj) - upset; affect deeply in mind or emotion

Q20) Jerry is always the life of the party but Tom is a ___________ (wet blanket). Nobody likes to invite Tom to gatherings.

1) wet blanket(idiom) - a person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity as by pessimism,demands,dullness,etc

2) couch potato (idiom) - someone who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television

3) social butterfly(idiom) - a person who is socially dynamic, networking, charismatic etc

4) goody two shoes (idiom) - a person who is exceptionally good

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Q: This poem _____(conveys ) very powerfully the patriot's love for his country

1) radiates(v) - to clearly show a quality or feeling in your appearance or behavior

2) conveys (v) - to express your feelings as ideas or thoughts to other people

3) transmits(v) - to send out electronic signals for radio or television or messages especially so that radio or television programmes can be shown

4)disseminates (v) - to spend information , ideas

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Q16.The burglar's luck ______(deserted) him as he was finally caught red-handed by the police.

1) deserted(adj) - empty and quiet

2) stranded(adj) - unable to get away

3) neglected(adj) - when something or someone is not looked after well

4) marooned(n) - to be left in a place that you cannot escape from