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Part 1. For questions 26 – 45, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the following
questions. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (20 points)
26. The president was eventually _______ by a military coup.
A. disbarred B. supplanted C. deposed D. subverted
27. Poor Mary, all her colleagues teased her; she was the ______ of all their jokes.
A. hubbub B. butt C. bulk D. brunt
28. We do not have a secretary _______, but we do have a student who comes in to do a bit of filing.
A. as such B. the least bit C. whatsoever D. little more
29. Derek had no experience of white-water canoeing, so it was extremely _______ of him to try and
shoot the rapids.
A. treacherous B. intrepid C. perilous D. foolhardy
30. He wanted to know whose car I had borrowed _______ .
A. yesterday evening B. the last evening
C. last night D. the previous night
31. Minister of Interior has recently disclosed why the nation’s passport administration was still ______
with fraud, racketeering and delay.
A. thick B. fraught C. imbued D. brimming
32. When a show is popular, everyone is content but if its popularity ______. It is likely to be scrapped.
A. subsides B. dims C. fades D. weakens
33. Artists have been ______ by people who stream music without paying.
A. short-dated B. short-changed
C. short-circuited D. short-handed
34. People could donate money to non-governmental organisations that feed Palestinians or channel as
medical aid to people who have suffered from the ________ of war.
A. blows B. hardships C. calamities D. adversities
35. Owning and living in a freestanding house is still a goal of young adults, _______ earlier generations.
A. as did B. as it was of C. like that of D. so have
36. The new regime determined to _______ compulsory military service.
A. strike into B. phase out C. end up D. check off
37. The government needs to _____ businesses that have been trying to evade the tax.
A. put the screws on B. get into gear
C. put one over on D. wipe off the map
38. Being a _____ entrepreneur, you will have to make a special effort for people to take you seriously.
A. successful B. budding C. blossoming D. flowering
39. What I like about this amusement park is that there is _____ parking space right outside it.
A. copious B. ample C. expanded D. manifold
40. Last weekend, _____ nothing to watch on TV, we played chess together.
A. there being B. there having C. having had D. being
Part 2. For questions 46 – 55, supply the correct form of the word given in capital letters
46. About $200 million in taxes weren’t paid because of UNDERREPORTED income. (REPORT)
47. It is vital that we DEMYSTIFY this realm if we ever want to get anything done effective in securing
it. (MYSTERY)
48. The state must ensure the independence and IMPARTIALITY of the justice system. (PART)
49. That she always gets nervous and TOUNGUE-TIED in interviews cuts the likelihood of her getting
a well-paid job. (TONGUE)
50. Halloween has been grossly COMMODIFIED over the last years. (COMMODITY)
51. Delays in implementation deadlines have, however, produced a LUKEWARM response from
campaigners. (WARM)
52. Under the old system many women amass secret savings UNBEKNOWNST to their husbands.
(KNOW)
53. The organization works in many WAR-TORN and poverty-stricken countries. (WAR)
54. She was basking in the AFTERGLOW of love. (GLOW)
55. The attacks in the past left her with such a deep sense of VICTIMHOOD that she could no longer
step out of her safe zones. (VICTIM)

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Part 1: Choose the answer A, B, C, or D that best completes each of the following sentences. (20
points)
1. That old house hasn't been lived in for nearly thirty years, hence the fact that it looks so ______.
A. decrepit B. trashed C. rotten D. derelict
2. Despite harsh criticism, she's sticking to her ______ on this issue.
A. weapons B. guns C. thumb D. neck
3. If traffic increases beyond a certain level, the city grinds to a ______
A. halt B. stop C. pause D. end
4. Various ecological issues have come to the ______ since the discovery of the hole in the earth's ozone
layer.
A. front B. back C. side D. fore
5. I've seen her perform on television, but never in the ______
A. meat B. flesh C. blood D. vein
6. As far as I can ________, she wasn't there on that occasion.
A. memorize B. reminisce C. recollect D. remind
7. I'm sure it won't rain, but I'll take an umbrella (just) to be on the ________ side.
A. sunny B. straight C. safe D. secure
8. I was in ________ at that comedy show. I could barely breathe it was so funny.
A. stitches B. pleats C. shreds D. tears
9. She tried to ________ Tom’s importance to the company in order to gain a promotion for herself.
A. diminish B. swindle C. reduce D. shrink
10. I hate the way Tony ________ around looking so self – important.
A. struts B. scampers C. slithers D. slinks
11. Thank you for paying me back—now we can ________ it quits.
A. name B. call C. consider D. state
12. She looked confused for a moment, then suddenly the ________ dropped.
A. pound B. coin C. quid D. penny
13. She said she was late because her flight was canceled, and we gave her the ________ of the doubt.
A. right B. point C. benefit D. value
14. Catherine ________ spots off the other kids in the spelling bee.
A. won B. knocked C. drew D. beat
15. I love these pants because they fit like a ________ and they're so comfortable.
A. suit B. sock C. glove D. shirt
16. You’d _______ that clock fixed; it hasn’t worked for over a week now.
A. rather have B. better have C. rather had D. have
17. The picking of the fruit, _______, takes about a week.
A. whose work they receive no money B. as they receive no money for that work
C. for which work they receive no money D. they receive no money for it
18. As it’s not out on DVD yet, we might ______ get it on video, I suppose.
A. also B. as well C. too D. and
19. I’m ______ my brother is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nothing as ambitious than D. nowhere near as ambitious as
20. It's freezing outside so ______ to stay home and be warm.
A. we'd do well B. we might as well C. we'd better D. we're better off
Part 2: Give the correct form of each given word in CAPITAL to complete the following sentences. (10
points)
1. This had all the makings of another long-running ACRIMONIOUS dispute, when again wider
political events quite unexpectedly overtook the controversy. (ACRID)
2. The ANIMOSITY of the community to the king is evident and reflects perhaps the resentment of a
dependent people. (ANIMUS)
3. She had enjoyed the CAMARADERIE of colleagues, and the mild flirtation which often underlay it.
(COMRADE)
4. Upholders of the scientific faith shudder at the implications of having to mix it with such
IRREDEEMABLY subjective and impure elements. (REDEEM)
5. We have a number of technical publications on various oil products including lubricants, bitumen, and
LIQUEFIED petroleum gas. (LIQUID)
6. The country had been EMANCIPATED from thirteen years of middle-level Conservative rule of
reasonable efficiency, modest dynamism but small-power idealism. (MANCIPLE)
7. Some things are INALIENABLY true: Water is wet, gra is green (kind of), dogs bark and houses
prices rise, (ALIEN)
8. By 1980 the Republican Party platform had become antiabortion; and a president who pledged to
OUTLAW (law) abortion altogether had been elected.
9. Mr Mandela was the symbolic leader of the DISENFRANCHISED majority. (FRANCHISE)
10. The special session will run CONCURRENTLY with the regular legislative session beginning
today. (CONCUR)

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Part 1. Choose the best answer to complete each question below. (20 points)
1. The audience was _________ by the magician's performance, captivated by every movement and
illusion.
A. mystified B. mesmerized C. befuddled D. confounded
2. The investigators meticulously gathered evidence until they __________ the identity of the culprit.
A. elucidated B. discerned C. ascertained D. inferred
3. When asked about his future plans, he tended to __________, avoiding giving a direct answer.
A. once and for all B. above and above C. hem and haw D. null and void
4. The drawer was filled with __________ items, ranging from old coins to rubber bands and paper clips.
A. diverse B. assorted C. miscellaneous D. varied
5. The art expert was able to identify the painting as a __________, rather than an original masterpiece.
So, he intended to take legal action.
A. duplication B. mimicry C. facsimile D. forgery
6. During the holiday season, the shopping malls are packed with ______ of shoppers, all seeking last-
minute gifts.
A. swarms B. throngs C. hordes D. clusters
7. The company's actions clearly __________ on the copyright laws, leading to legal consequences.
A. violated B. flouted C. disobeyed D. infringed
8. After years of hard work, she finally received her __________ promotion.
A. duly deserved B. well-earned C. rightfully gained D. adequately achieved
9. Navigating through the complex legal procedures proved to be ________ for the inexperienced lawyer.
A. daunting B. arduous C. ticklish D. intricate
10. The team's __________ success in the championship was a testament to their hard work and
dedication throughout the season.
A. formidable B. resounding C. ephemeral D. inconspicuous
11. Of the seven new world natural wonders I saw on the Internet, _________ left a lasting impression on
me.
A. not one of them B. none of which C. which none D. and none of them
12. __________, he searched for a new adventure.
A. The book was left forgotten on the shelf B. The book left forgotten on the shelf
C. The book forgetting on the shelf D. The book left forgetting on the shelf
13. As an avid coffee ________, Tom can distinguish between different coffee beans and brewing
methods with ease.
A. novice B. aficionado C. skeptic D. bystander
14. She claimed her problems were __________ the media, insisting that their portrayal of her actions
was misleading and had caused misunderstandings among the public.
A. up to B. down to C. in to D. on to
15. His constant practice led __________ the piano competition.
A. to win B. to his winning C. to him win D. his winning
16. The teacher used a gentle _________ to encourage the shy student to speak up in class discussions.
A. shove B. request C. nudge D. avoidance
17. Despite regular maintenance, the old printer finally _______ right before an important presentation.
A. kicked up B. gave out C. powered on D. packed up
18. The dark clouds and distant thunder hinted at the __________ arrival of a storm, causing people to
rush to find shelter.
A. retrospective B. impulsive C. ephemeral D. impending
19. I would suggest __________ studying early for the final exam to ensure he covers all the material.
A. to John that he start B. John that he start C. to John to start D. John to start
20. ______ workers found accidentally while constructing a new subway line in London yielded new
information about previous civilizations in the area could be well-documented.
A. That relics that B. Relics that C. It was relics that D. Not until relics that
Part 2. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences. (10 points)
Doctors often prescribe __________ to patients struggling with mood disorders such as depression or
anxiety.DEPRESS
Despite the team’s success, there was a lot of __________ among the members, which eventually led to
their downfall. BACK
At the airport, passengers must pass through security __________ before boarding their flights.
CHECK
The __________ of the project was a setback, requiring us to reassess our approach and make necessary
adjustments. RAIL
The values of honesty and integrity are ________ in the company's code of conduct.SHRINE
She made a __________ donation to the local charity, helping support families in need during the holiday
season. KIND
The market was flooded with __________ for designer handbags, sold at a fraction of the original price.
KNOCK
Some _______ individuals take advantage of others' misfortunes for their own gain. OPPORTUNITY
The police are still searching for the __________ of the robbery that occurred last night.
PERPETRATE
She searched __________ for her lost keys, turning the house upside down in the process. VAIN

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Part 1. For questions 26-45, choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to
complete each of the following questions. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes provided. (20 points)
26. The CEO's decision to step down came as a ______ to everyone in the company.
A. revelation B. cataclysm C. debacle D. conundrum
27. Despite his _______ efforts, he couldn't secure the deal.
A. concerted B. sporadic C. haphazard D. meticulous
28. The team's _______ victory in the championship surprised everyone.
A. emphatic B. lackluster C. tentative D. ambivalent
29. It's crucial to _______ a balance between work and personal life for overall well-
being.
A. hit B. strike C. beat D. clash
30. The CEO's speech was _______ with optimism about the company's future.
A. fraught B. laden C. filled D. fraught
31. The new law imposes _______ restrictions on freedom of speech.
A. draconian B. lenient C. stringent D. permissive
32. Despite the team's best efforts, their attempts to secure the deal went down in
_______.
A. flames B. smoke C. water D. dust
33. She realized that trying to change his mind was a _______ cause.
A. lost B. doomed C. hopeless D. forsaken
34. She has been working on this project for months and now she wants to abandon
it. Talk about throwing in the _______.
A. towel B. sponge C. napkin D. cloth
35. The defendant's alibi was shaky at best; it was a house of _______.
A. straw B. sand C. cards D. glass
36. The politician's promises were nothing more than _______ in the eyes of the
skeptical public.
A. panacea B. rhetoric C. actuality D. candor
37. The scientist's groundbreaking discovery turned conventional wisdom on its
_______.
A. axis B. foundation C. head D. end
38. She was warned not to count her chickens before they hatched, but her _______
nature led her to make premature plans.
A. impetuous B. frivolous C. audacious D. tempestuous
39. He was known for his candor, never shying away from _______ even the most
sensitive issues.
A. excoriating B. obfuscating C. broaching D. repudiating
40. Sheila was known for her sharp wit and ability to cut to the _______ in any
conversation.
A. chase B. heart C. bone D. core
41. Despite their best efforts, the committee was unable to come to a(n) _______ on
the controversial issue.
A. concession B. consensus C. compromise D. confrontation
42. The company's success can be attributed to its ability to stay ahead of the
_______ in technology.
A. competition B. curve C. trend D. wave
43. The team's performance this season has been a rollercoaster ride, full of _______
victories and unexpected losses.
A. crushing B. decisive C. resounding D. staggering
44. The chef’s __________ with rare spices gives her dishes a distinctive flavor.
A. fondness B. infatuation C. obsession D. penchant
45. The company’s decision to downsize was a __________ to its reputation as a
stable employer.
A. bane B. boon C. reprieve D.debacle
Part 2. For questions 46-55, write the correct form of each bracketed word
in each sentence. Write your answers in the boxes provided. (10 points)
46. The implementation of comprehensive _____REGULATORY________ frameworks
is crucial for ensuring the stability and integrity of financial markets. (REGULATE)
47. The new therapeutic approach proved _____EFFICACIOUS________ in treating
previously resistant cases of the autoimmune disease. (EFFICACY)
48. After years of legal disputes, the mediator finally
_______DISENTANGLED_______ the complex web of conflicting interests among the
stakeholders. (TANGLE)
49. The museum's latest exhibition will _____SHOWCASE________ rare artifacts from
ancient civilizations, providing a comprehensive insight into their cultural and
historical significance. (SHOW)
50. Her ____RESOUNDING________ victory in the election reflected widespread
support and marked a significant turning point in local political dynamics. (SOUND)
51. The restaurant offers ______REDEEMABLE________ vouchers for loyal customers,
which can be used towards future dining experiences or special promotions. (DEEM)
52. The scandalous tabloid article was criticized for its blatant
______INDECENCY_________, crossing ethical boundaries and causing public outrage
across the community.
53. The ______PROVISIONAL__________ agreement allowed for immediate
implementation of the project pending final approval from the board. (VISION)
54. It would be _______MISCOMMENDABLE________ to overlook his achievements
based on a single mistake in judgment. (COMMEND)
55. The ______MINDBLOWING_______ advancements in quantum computing have
the potential to revolutionize fields such as cryptography and materials science.
(MIND)

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Part I. Select the best option to complete each sentence. Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes on the answer sheet. (20
points)
1. It seems ______ to have a woman as the editor of a men's magazine.
A. justifiable B. equitable C. infallible D. incongruous
2. Today, while most people are ______ opposed to the use of drugs in sport,
detection remains a real problem for the governing bodies.
A. staunchly B. securely C. steadily D. vaguely
3. He forgot to buy the toys and had his children ______.
A. complain B. complained C. to complain D. complaining
4. I like my new job; the only fly in the ______ is the fact that I have to work every
other weekend.
A. fat B. porridge C. soup D. ointment
5. The law has never prevented clever lawyers from finding ways of tax ________ for
their clients.
A. dishonesty B. avoidance C. incursion D. shiftiness
6. The thieves got away with a ______ of jewelry worth millions of pounds.
A. plunder B. haul C. snatch D. loot
7. The conference guests all turned up on time in their best ______.
A. bolts and nuts B. nit and grit C. bib and tucker D. airs and graces
8. _________ chair the meeting.
A. John was decided to B. There was decided that John should
C. It was decided that John D. John was decided that he
9. I'll help you as best I can, but I only have a ______
acquaintance with property laws.
A. passing B. flashing C. fleeting D. flying
10. The company has invested $11million to ______ its video news capabilities and
upgrade its website.
A. fob off B. beef up C. rough out D. reign over
11. Aren't you ______ a bit giving up a secure job to start up a business?
A. chancing your arm B. cutting your losses
C. changing your tune D. turing around your fingers
12. Manchester still suffers from urban ______ and unacceptable poverty.
A. scourge B. rot C. bane D. blight
13. I don’t understand why they’re spending so much on advertising; if their
product is truly exceptional, good wine needs no ______.
A. glass B. bush C. bottle C. shrub
14. True learning does not ______ in gathering facts from the teachers; it requires
active assimilation of knowledge.
A. achieve B. consist C. depend D. come
15. The company is working tirelessly to ______ improved services for passengers.
A. deliver B. transform C. distribute D. alter
16. Although the company seems very successful and popular, it has ______ actual
money. Everything is built off loans and debts.
A. less or no B. little or no C. many or not D. not any or little
17. The system is ______ complicated and is becoming more so with every passing
year.
A. roundly B. equitably C. fiendishly D. frantically
18. I felt like I had to ______ an appearance at the staff party, but I only stayed for
an hour.
A. show upB. take on C. put in D. bring out
19. The product was released earlier this year with the ______ well above
expectations.
A. outturn B. offshoot C. upkeep D. intake
20. The upper branches of the tallest trees produce more leaves _______ other
branches.
A. than do B. than have C. than they do D. than it does
Part II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes on the answer sheet. (10
points)
1. People in coastal area live mainly on the ___AQUACULTURE_________, which
allows them to earn a great deal of money from the sea products. CULTURE
2. There has been a need for a book that _____DEMYSTIFIES_______ the area for non-
specialists. MYSTERY
3. This meeting may _____PREFIGURE_______ an improvement in relations between
two countries. FIGURE
4. The speaker _____SIDESTEPPED _______ the question by saying that it would take
him too long to answer it. STEP
5. The demand for food in the war zone now far ______OUTSTRIPS ______ supply.
STRIP
6. Most people with Ebola are ____ASYMPTOMATIC________ and do not seek testing.
SYMPTOM
7. Some of the early explorers thought of the local people as
_____BENIGHTED_______ savages who could be exploited. NIGHT
8. What was once a derelict vacant block or _____UNSIGHTLY _______ parking lot has
become a colourful and bustling food hub. SIGHT
9. Some women believe it is their duty
to live for others in complete ___ABNEGATION_________ of themselves. NEGATIVE
10. The dog or monkey or raccoon infected with rabies becomes wildly thirsty - yet
at the same time also suffers from ____HYDROPHOBIA________. PHOBIA

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Part 1. For questions 26-45, choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to
complete each of the following questions. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes provided. (20 points)
26. The _______ student refused to follow the teacher’s instructions and ended up
getting detention.
A. recalibrate B. recalcitrant C. repercuss D. reticulum
27. The ethical _______ of cloning is still being debated by scientists and lawmakers.
A. contraption B. conation C. conundrum D. contusion
28. The economic downturn was a _______ of the recession that was to come.
A. harbinger B. tracery C. perkiness D. denouement
29. The surgeon maintained her _______ throughout the lengthy and complex
operation.
A. serendipity B. volatility C. elasticity D. equanimity
30. The politician _______ his opponent during the debate, using personal attacks
instead of addressing the issues.
A. vituperated B. prevaricated C. abvolated D. incarcerated
31. She is known for her _______ observations and insightful comments.
A. recalcitrant B. malodorous C. perspicacious D. lachrymose
32. The university was able to build a new library thanks to the donation from a
_______ benefactor.
A. perfunctory B. obsequious C. munificent D. lugubrious
33. The lawyer is known for his ability to _______ legal arguments to confuse
opposing counsel.
A. elucidate B. obfuscate C. disambiguate D. ameliorate
34. Dr. Johnson is _______ qualified for the position of chief surgeon, with over
twenty years of experience and numerous awards in medical research.
A. eminently B. intricately C. abstemiously D. obscurely
35. It became _______ obvious that he had not prepared for the presentation, as he
stumbled over basic concepts and couldn't answer any questions.
A. painfully B. profoundly C. dreadfully D. dazzlingly
36. When her car broke down, a kind stranger helped her, a true knight in shining
_______.
A. romance B. armor C. passion D. adore
37. When the lead actor fell ill, his understudy stepped in and gave a flawless
performance, saving the _______.
A. scenario B. circumstance C. predicament D. situation
38. During the meeting, John presented the idea I had been working on for weeks,
stealing my _______ and taking all the credit.
A. storm B. lightening C. thunder D. season
39. Ever since she started her new job, Maria has been _______ a thousand,
impressing everyone with her exceptional work.
A. batting B. hitting C. pushing D. making
40. With the two top companies launching their new products on the same day, the
_______ lines are drawn in the tech industry.
A. conflict B. combat C. battle D. skirmish
41. Before they go to university, most senior high school graduates have _______
idea of what college life is like.
A. no less B. no least C. not less D. not the least
42. The new chief executive moves that a daring innovation _______.
A. will be considered B. is considered C. be considered D. was
considered
43. Jacob won't pass the course without studying, _______ else he does,
A. whatever B. wherever C. whenever D. however much
44. Individual differences in brain-wave activity may shed light on why some people
are more prone to emotional stress disorders _______.
A. that others are B. and others are C. others are D. than are
others
45. _______ a cheese shop has grown into a small conglomerate consisting of a
catering business and two retail stores.
A. In the beginning of B. It began as
C. Its beginning which was D. What began as
Part 2. For questions 46-55, write the correct form of each bracketed word
in each sentence. Write your answers in the boxes provided. (10 points)
46. She ___OFFHANDEDLY______ remarked that she might try out the new
restaurant sometime, without giving it much thought or consideration. (HAND)
47. The accusations against the official were ____UNSUBSTANTIATED_____ and
based on rumors rather than concrete evidence. (SUBSTANTIATE)
48. The company's organizational structure was ___ TOP-HEAVY______, with far too
many managers and executives compared to the number of frontline employees.
(HEAVY)
49. She gave her roommate an ____ULTIMATUM_____: either clean up the apartment
by the end of the week or find a new place to live. (ULTIMATE)
50. The ____DESEGREGATION _____ of schools in the 1960s was a critical step
towards achieving racial equality in the United States. (SEGREGATE)
51. The coach's ____FANATICISM_____ about training led the team to practice for
hours every day, pushing the players to their physical limits. (FAN)
52. His frequent ____INSOBRIETY_____ at social gatherings often led to embarrassing
situations and strained relationships with friends and family. (SOBER)
53. After hearing the disappointing news about the project, she walked out of the
office with a _____DOWNCAST____ expression, her eyes fixed on the floor. (CAST)
54. Even though he tested positive for the virus, he remained
____ASYMPTOMATIC_____, showing no signs of illness throughout the quarantine
period. (SYMPTOM)
55. The garden seemed to be an __AFTERTHOUGHT_______ in the house's design,
added hastily without much consideration for the overall aesthetic. (THINK)