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  • Question 1
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    The detectives have been interrogating the suspects for five hours.
    Solution
    'Interrogating' means to ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally.
    "he was interrogated by MI6"
    In this context, "The detectives have been interrogating the subjects for five hours", 'interrogating' means questioning. Hence, option C is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
  • Question 2
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    After the tremendous improvements in size in recent years, the hugeness of the first computers is almost shocking to us today.
    Solution
    'Hugeness' is derived from the adjective, 'huge' which means extremely large; enormous.
    "a huge area"
    In the given sentence, "After the tremendous improvements in size in recent years, the hugeness of the first computers is almost shocking to us today", 'hugeness' means vast size or enormity. Hence, option D is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
  • Question 3
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    It is ridiculous to become angry about so insignificant a matter as football.
    Solution
    'Insignificant' means too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
    "the sum required was insignificant compared with military spending"
    In this context, "It is ridiculous to become angry about so insignificant matter as football", 'insignificant' means trivial or trifling. Hence, option E is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
  • Question 4
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    It's incredible to see him in such good health after the accident.
    Solution
    'Incredible' means impossible to believe.
    "an almost incredible tale of triumph and tragedy"
    In this context, "It's incredible to see him in such good health after the accident", 'incredible' means unthinkable or astounding. Hence, option B is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
  • Question 5
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    The detective said the suspect's replies were inconsistent with her previous testimony.
    Solution
    'Inconsistent' means not staying the same throughout.
    "police interpretation of the law was often inconsistent"
    In the given sentence, "The detective said the suspect's replies were inconsistent with her previous testimony", 'inconsistent' means contradictory. hence, option A is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
  • Question 6
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    The police took measures to prevent looting.
    Solution
    'Looting' means to steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot.
    "police confronted the protesters who were looting shops"
    In this context, "The police took measures to prevent looting", 'looting' means plundering. Hence, option E is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
  • Question 7
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    Since I have been ill for a week, my appetite has lessened and I eat almost nothing.
    Solution
    'Lessened' means make or become less; diminish.
    "the years have lessened the gap in age between us"
    In this context, "Since I have been ill for a week, my appetite has lessened and I eat almost nothing", 'lessened' means diminished or decreased. Hence, option B is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
  • Question 8
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    Tides are caused by the gravitational influence of the moon on ocean level.
    Solution
    'Influence' means the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.
    "the influence of television violence"
    In this context, "Tides are caused by the gravitational influence of the moon on ocean level", 'influence' means impact or effect. Hence, option E is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
  • Question 9
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    She is a student who understands her obligations and attends to them.
    Solution
    'Obligations' mean an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
    "I have an obligation to look after her"
    In this context, "She is a student who understands her obligations and attends to them", 'obligations' mean duties or responsibilities. Hence, option D is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
  • Question 10
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    Find the synonym of the underlined word.
    The death toll is believed to mount to $$60$$ after the earthquake.
    Solution
    'Mount' means to climb up (stairs, a hill, or other rising surface).
    "he mounted the steps"
    In this context, "The death toll is believed to mount to 60 after the earthquake", 'mount' means increase or grow. Hence, option D is correct ad the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
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