Pregunta 1
Pregunta
My arthritis always seems to ( ) at this time of year.
Respuesta
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flare up
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burn out
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warm up
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knuckle down
Pregunta 2
Pregunta
The ( ) on transporting fresh fruits and vegetables into our country was enacted to prevent the spread of diseases and harmful insects.
Respuesta
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embargo
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impasse
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occlusion
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damper
Pregunta 3
Pregunta
With a ( ) of energy, Lionel was able to cross over the finish line.
Pregunta 4
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The plumber was able to ( ) the pipe from the wall by twisting it violently with the tools.
Pregunta 5
Pregunta
It is a rare ( ) when an archer hits the center target twenty times in a row.
Respuesta
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feat
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apt
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apportion
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perquisite
Pregunta 6
Pregunta
Although the criminal was being chased by a police officer, he chose to ( ) down the street as if he did not have a care in the world.
Respuesta
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saunter
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flounder
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sputter
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stagger
Pregunta 7
Pregunta
For a fresh new look, you can always ( ) a room with colorful pillows, knickknacks, and art.
Respuesta
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embelish
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sprout
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whet
-
profligate
Pregunta 8
Pregunta
Before the cruise ship departs, passengers are required to ( ) at a specified station for a safety briefing.
Respuesta
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muster
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offload
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binge
-
imbed
Pregunta 9
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To ( ) him with whippings was one thing, but to plague him with mental torture was far worse.
Respuesta
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torment
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discombobulate
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circumscribe
-
topple
Pregunta 10
Pregunta
People tend to ( ) towards the most outgoing person at a party.
Respuesta
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gravitate
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contort
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pirouette
-
jut
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
Swollen and red, the ( ) of the patient’s nasal cavities was caused by a severe sinus infection.
Respuesta
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inflammation
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imposition
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recurrence
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conflagration
Pregunta 12
Pregunta
To make life easy for my math students, I go out of my way to ( ) the complex problems before each test.
Respuesta
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elucidate
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divulge
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ratify
-
edify
Pregunta 13
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George’s ( ) to be an actor led him to move to Hollywood.
Respuesta
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aspiration
-
clamor
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avarice
-
cadge
Pregunta 14
Pregunta
Although the hurricane was rapidly coming their way, the townspeople were ( ) and did not leave their homes.
Respuesta
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obdurate
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incensed
-
arduous
-
laborious
Pregunta 15
Pregunta
Dr. Michaels is always winning awards because he is the ( ) medical researcher in the country.
Respuesta
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preeminent
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beatific
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idyllic
-
fortuitous
Pregunta 16
Pregunta
Before the painting is placed in the museum, an art expert will evaluate it to make sure it is not a ( ).
Respuesta
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counterfeit
-
rogue
-
rouge
-
licentious
Pregunta 17
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Even though everyone told her she was beautiful, the ( ) actress still believed she was ugly.
Respuesta
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diffident
-
bewitching
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repulsive
-
prodigious
Pregunta 18
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If the president chooses to ( ) the budget proposal, the new budget will go into effect in January.
Respuesta
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ratify
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pacify
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vivify
-
foster
Pregunta 19
Pregunta
The wicked siren ( ) the sailor with her song and lured him into the sea.
Respuesta
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bewitched
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conjured
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ensconced
-
groveled
Pregunta 20
Pregunta
By choosing the right stocks, Carlton was able to ( ) a sizable fortune.
Respuesta
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amass
-
collude
-
conspire
-
assail
Pregunta 21
Pregunta
Because fits of sneezing ( ) me almost year-round, I never go outside without taking an antihistamine.
Respuesta
-
assail
-
disparage
-
chasten
-
epithet
Pregunta 22
Pregunta
The top-notch ( ) school only allows students with the highest potential to join its pilot program.
Respuesta
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aviation
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showboat
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rehabilitation
-
nautical
Pregunta 23
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Everyone knew it would be a/an ( ) to require all students to have class on Saturday in such short notice.
Respuesta
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imposition
-
requisition
-
feint
-
pretext
Pregunta 24
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We attended a Business to Business ( ), where exhibitors displayed their products and services to attract other companies.
Respuesta
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exposition
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expansion
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recompense
-
affiliation
Pregunta 25
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A ( ) of the state’s best teachers came together at the educational conference to discuss ways to help students learn.
Respuesta
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delegation
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prodigal
-
lucrative
-
perennial