These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. publicly said

After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.

A.

A. become enemies

B.

B. become friends

C.

C. give up weapons

D.

D. reach an agreement

The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.

A.

A. novel

B.

B. unnecessary

C.

C. exotic

D.

D. vital

People are now far more materialistic than their predecessors years ago. monetary

A.

A. monetary

B.

B. greedy

C.

C. object-oriented

D.

D. spiritual

There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and fanners are having trouble.

A.

A. abundant

B.

B. adequate

C.

C. unsatisfactory

D.

D. dominant

We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime. We do not think that he did it.

A.

A. crimeless

B.

B. skillful

C.

C. clean

D.

D. guilty

This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news. casual

A.

A. casual

B.

B. inadequate

C.

C. indifferent

D.

D. superficial

He was not afraid to pet the gentle dog even though it was very big.

A.

A. dirty

B.

B. cold

C.

C. calm

D.

D. fierce

His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony. contradicted

A.

A. contradicted

B.

B. compatible

C.

C. enhanced

D.

D. incorporated

If one fails to achieve a goal, his or her efforts are fruitless.

A.

A. profitable

B.

B. futile

C.

C. purposeful

D.

D. useless

Hazardous waste is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.

A.

A. vivid

B.

B. risky

C.

C. dangerous

D.

D. secure

The doctor asked John to exhale slowly. imhale

A.

A. imhale

B.

B. move in

C.

C. enter

D.

D. breathe in

The soldier was demoted for improper behavior. promoted

A.

A. promoted

B.

B. lowered

C.

C. resigned

D.

D. let off

The emergence of supersonic travel opened new horizons for the military, tourism, and commerce.

A.

A. simplicity

B.

B. disappearance

C.

C. urgency

D.

D. profitability

Golf wear has become a very lucrative business for both the manufacturers and golf stars.

A.

A. unprofitable

B.

B. impoverished

C.

C. inexpensive

D.

D. unfavorable

Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the veracity of the facts until you have confirmed them else where.

A.

A. inexactness

B.

B. falsehoodness

C.

C. unaccuracy

D.

D. unfairness

Marco Polo’s account of his travels has been invaluable to historians. valuable

A.

A. valuable

B.

B. important

C.

C. worthless

D.

D. priceless

Satish’s point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.

A.

A. healthy

B.

B. smooth

C.

C. inadequate

D.

D. respectful

The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.

A.

A. privately

B.

B. safely

C.

C. publicly

D.

D. dangerously

James may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.

A.

A. get into trouble

B.

B. fall into disuse

C.

C. remain calm

D.

D. stay safe

Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.

A.

A. containing too many technical details

B.

B. very similar

C.

C. completely different

D.

D. very complicated

My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at restaurant, and always try to find the best price.

A.

A. to spend money too easily

B.

B. to not like spending money

C.

C. to not know the value of money

D.

D. to save as much money as possible

We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday the next day.

A.

A. relaxed and comfortable

B.

B. at ease and refreshed

C.

C. upset and disappointed

D.

D. sad and depressed

The mountainous region of the country is thinly populated. It has only 300 inhabitants.

A.

A. sparsely

B.

B. greatly

C.

C. densely

D.

D. largely

Faced with the economic crisis, many businesses were tightening their belts and cutting jobs.

A.

A. be generous with money

B.

B. be careful with money

C.

C. put on tighter belts

D.

D. dress in baggy clothes

He is over the moon about his examination result. stressed

A.

A. stressed

B.

B. very sad

C.

C. very happy

D.

D. satisfied

‘What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,’ said the government official to the reporter.

A.

A. already official

B.

B. beside the point

C.

C. not popular

D.

D. not recorded

These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. publicly said

A.

A. publicly said

B.

B. openly criticized

C.

C. publicly supported

D.

D. strongly condemned

During the height of the season, tourists arrive in droves to see Shakespeare’s birthdayplace.

A.

A. in small numbers

B.

B. suddenly

C.

C. in large numbers

D.

D. out of the blue

On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed. In fact

A.

A. In fact

B.

B. In particular

C.

C. At once

D.

D. In general

It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.

A.

A. wise

B.

B. generous

C.

C. modest

D.

D. arrogant