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In the following 50 sentences. choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the
underlined word or phrase.
1. Bertram was on the verge of bankruptcy.
a. Close to b. beyond the point of c. in the middle of
d. none of the previous
2. Barrett mustered enough volunteers to do the job.
a. gathered together b. paid c. convinced d. collected
3. "I'm going to bed," Freeman said drowsily.
a. indifferently b. happily c. sleepily d. tired
4. Mable spurned Charlie's invitation to go to the movies.
a. accepted b. considered c. rejected d. refused
5. the glitter of the neon signs practically blinded us.
a. colors b. bright light c. size d. spark
6. Radio was a forerunner of television.
a. predecessor b. follower c. variation d. comes after
7. The two men were foes
a. partners b. enemies c. companions d. friend
8. Huckleberry Finn is a sequel to Tom Sawyer.
a. predecessor b. continuation c. friend d. brother
9. He pored over the plans for a long time.
a. studied b. had time c. explained d. rejected
10. Mrs. MacGregor finally deigned to speak to us.
a. came over b. had time c. condescended d. accepted
11. Bill spoke to his boss on Jerry's behalf.
a. about Jerry b. against Jerry c. for Jerry d. to Jerry
12. His livelihood is singing and playing guitar with a rock band.
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