I was glum because I couldn't reach my goals.
A.cheerful
B.sour
C.gloomy
D.blue

The merry wedding ceremony took place outdoors. It was beautiful and picturesque!
A.ugly
B.scenic
C.pretty
D.aesthetic

Henry hoped that his sons would someday take over his retail business and maintain the high level of customer service and satisfaction that Henry valued so much.
A.uphold
B.continue
C.discontinue
D.connect

Melanie thought the issue at hand was not morally just, and consequently she would never endorse the petition circulating throughout her neighborhood.
A.support
B.oppose
C.approve
D.create

The number of illiterate adults in mountainous and remote areas in Vietnam has declined over the last few years.
A.able to read and write
B.unable to pass an exam in reading and writing
C.inflexible
D.able to join intramural sport

I can't tolerate this situation any longer.
A.look down on
B.put up with
C.take away from
D.give back

He is not popular and has a lot of enemies.
A.opponents
B.friends
C.betrayers
D.attackers

Maureen usually felt depressed on Mondays, because she never got enough sleep on the weekends.
A.unhappy
B.cheerful
C.glum
D.understanding

I lost contact with my family and friends since I lost my mobile phone.
A.lost control of
B.made room for
C.got in touch with
D.put in charge of

Many animals are being endangered by human activities such as the burning of coal and charcoal for heating and cooking.
A.at risk
B.defended
C.hazardous
D.varied