The word "espouse" is contextually closest in meaning to "____".
A.to introduce
B.to put off
C.to give
D.to induce

The word "tables" is closest in meaning to "____".
A.shapes
B.meeting tables
C.personalities
D.figures

the children realized that they were by themselves in the dark, they became really frightening
A.by themselves
B.the dark
C.became
D.frightening

It is a good idea to be careful in buying or purchasing magazines from salespersons who may come to your door.
A.It
B.to be
C.buying or purchasing
D.who

_________(39)
A.most
B.those
C.that
D.which

_________(40)
A.detriment
B.benifit
C.position
D.advocate

_________(41)
A.difference
B.attention
C.equalities
D.inequalities

_________(43)
A.freedom
B.independence
C.tradition
D.equality

_________(44)
A.kind
B.sort
C.range
D.type

According to the passage, a modern scientist should be more concerned about ____.
A.his basic research
B.the development of new ideas
C.his manipulation of genes
D.the consequences of his discoveries