He apologized _______ not being able to complete the poem.
A.in
B.on
C.of
D.for

He's been teaching music for years, but he hasn't any _______.
A.examinations
B.experiences
C.experience
D.qualifications

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His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.
A.showy
B.expensive
C.large
D.ossified

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 editor, preferring a more terse writing style, cut 500 words from the 2000-word article.
A.elegant
B.factual
C.descriptive
D.concise

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The recent medical breakthrough was the culmination of many long years of experimentation.
A.result
B.climax
C.abyss
D.cultivation

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His involuntary reflexes betrayed his feelings.
A.automatic
B.unbelievable
C.unnecessary
D.unreasonable

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Every year this charity organization takes on volunteers to support the needy and the poor.
A.dismisses
B.creates
C.recruits
D.interviews

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To prepare for a job interview, you should jot down your qualifications, work experience as well as some important information about yourself.
A.what you have experienced
B.your own qualities in real life
C.your bio data and special qualities
D.what you have earned through study

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“It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
A.a subject that I don’t understand
B.a theme that I like to discuss
C.a book that is never opened
D.an object that I really love

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.
Mobile libraries brings books to children in many small communities. These libraries travel from towns to towns in cars, vans, or trucks.
A.Moving from place to place
B.Changing shape or expression easily and frequently
C.Being bent easily and quickly
D.Staying in one place