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5. We can't afford to lose Thomas—he's our most employee.
Your answer indispensable
Correct answer indispensable
6. Even though it was only a(n) wound, the cut was incredibly painful.
Your answer superficial
Correct answer superficial
7. Lori is an expert at using lies and flattery to the people around her and get what she wants.
Your answer deceive
Correct answer deceive
8. My puppy is notorious for the looks he gives when he's hungry.
Your answer pathetic
Correct answer pathetic
9. Please the police if you see anything suspicious.
Your answer notify
Correct answer notify
10. Unfortunately, the new regulations aren't with the law, so they'll need to change.
Your answer compatible
Correct answer compatible
Section B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences. 11. Don't trust my brother, he's _____ to do or say anything.
a. libel b. unreliable c. reliable d. liable
12. If you become a member, you'll have access to _____ deals and offers.
a. inclusive b. exclusive c. reclusive d. elusive
13. I can teach any type of math, but I _____ in geometry.
a. special b. specialty c. especially d. specialize
14. Winning the lottery is possible, but it's certainly not _____.
a. probably b. probable c. probability d. probabilistic
15. We've been with the same bank for years, and I've never had a _____ about their service.
a. complaint b. publicity c. restraint d. vanity
16. I want to wait until the stock market begins to _____ before I invest; it's just too volatile right now.
a. decline b. stabilize c. increase d. neutralize
17. That actress is best known for her _____ laugh —it's like no other.
a. familiar b. ordinary c. distinctive d. renowned
18. Schoolchildren are usually taught the importance of their national _____ very early.
a. weather b. downturn c. savings d. heritage
19. It simply makes good _____ sense to save money for retirement.
a. economical b. economics c. economist d. economy
20. After discussing the situation, Carlos and I came to a(n) _____ agreement with which we were both
satisfied.
a. communal b. independent c. mutual d. dual
Section C: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word. 21. Please put the gun, and we can talk about this calmly.
Your answer down
Correct answer down
22. She laid the paperwork on the table so she could finally get organized.
Your answer out
Correct answer out
23. Unfortunately, the new owner simply helped the situation go bad to worse.
Your answer from
Correct answer from
24. Nicholas managed to carve a unique niche, and he got lots of customers because of what he could offer.
Your answer out
Correct answer out
25. After my husband lost his job, we were forced to cut back many things we didn't really need.
Your answer on
Correct answer on
26. Rent must be paid full by the 1st of the month.
Your answer in
Correct answer in
27. In the end, it all boils to who you know, not what you know.
Your answer down
Correct answer down
28. The sad truth is that far too many people simply scrape and live from day to day.
Your answer by
Correct answer by
29. After many profitable years, the economic downturn ultimately forced the company the red.
Your answer into
Correct answer into
30. I want everyone to pair with a classmate and act out this scene of the play.
Your answer up
Correct answer (31) (32) (33) (34) (35) (36) (37) (38) (39) (40)
Correct answer up
Your answer
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