Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. buy new belt
B. economize
C. sell the belt
D. squander

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
They fought fearlessly against the invading armies.
A.powerfully
B.carefully
C.cowardly
D.bravely

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
We admired the expertise with which he prepared the meal.
A.mastery
B.courage
C.activity
D.effort

Mark the letter A, B, C,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
I shouldn’t go outside without a raincoat because it’s raining cats and dogs.
A.(1) it’s just started to rain
B.(3) it’s going to rain
C.(2) it’s raining very heavily
D.(4) it’s drizzling

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A.comparatively
B.relevantly
C.absolutely
D.almost

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Remember to drop me a line while you are away on business.
A.call me
B.give me a ring
C.write to me
D.drop in me

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate tho word/phrases SIMILAR in moaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The cake was heavenly so I asked for more.
A. cheap
B. in the sky
C. edible
D. out-of-this-world

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word/phrases SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Many communities now disapprove of these phones so much that they have forbidden anyone of any age to use them while driving.
A. condemn or oppose their use
B. favor their use only by adults
C. fully endorse their popularity
D. agree to their unrestricted use

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following.
Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A.encounter
B.clean
C.arrive
D.happen

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to leave.
A.haunted by the surroundings
B.loved the surroundings
C.possessed by the surroundings
D.planted many trees in the surroundings