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.
If desired, garnish your plate with parsley, bell pepper rings or other vegetables
A.decorate
B.replace
C.associate
D.provide

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.
Local charity organization benefited the fire victims.
A.donated
B.claimed
C.prevented
D.protested

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.
Pitchforks were once carved entirely from wood, but today the have steel tines and wooden handle.
A.in the meantime
B.in one area
C.formerly
D.sometimes

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.
Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A.question
B.violate
C.disregard
D.follow

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.
My parent’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dreams.
A.influence
B.discourage
C.reassure
D.inspire

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.absolutely
C.relevantly
D.almost

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After several days underground after the earthquake one child was pulled out alive.
A.still talking
B.still seeing
C.still living
D.still trying

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.
No vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons is allowed on this bridge, according to traffic signs placed at both ends of the structure
A.corruption
B.construction
C.connection
D.confusion

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 factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.
A.releasing
B.increasing
C.decreasing
D.keeping

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.
It was relatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.
A.nearly
B.essentially
C.comparatively
D.approximately