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- 1. Multiple Choice
The topic of her salary was a _____ for her, so we avoided discussing it.
sore point
success
triumph
accomplishment
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of these words means "to relax and let go of tension"?
unwind
wind up
tighten
fasten
- 3. Multiple Choice
It's time to _____ to what you did and apologize.
deny
own up
avoid
conceal
- 4. Multiple Choice
Find synonym: "I made the decision on the spur of the moment."
by chance
randomly
impulsively
last minute
- 5. Multiple Choice
I expect everyone on the team to _____ and do their part.
take it slow
cut corners
give up
pull their weight
- 6. Multiple Choice
When someone refers to something as a "touchstone," what are they saying about it?
that it is outdated and no longer relevant
That it is a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized
that it is too complex or difficult to understand
that it is too simple and lacks substance
- 7. Multiple Choice
He fell behind on his bills and now owes a lot of money in _____.
profit
surplus
arrears
deficit
- 8. Multiple Choice
Find synonym: "She paid meticulous attention to detail."
careless
absolute
careful
sincere
- 9. Multiple Choice
The criminal was found guilty of _____ murder, which means he planned the crime in advance
improptu
spontaneous
improvised
premediated
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does the phrase "have an ear for something" mean?
To be unwilling to listen to someone
To be good at hearing and repeating sounds in speech or music
To have a medical condition affecting your hearing
To be able to give a good advice on something
- 11. Multiple Choice
He was always a _____ kid, and no matter how much he ate, he couldn't seem to gain weight.
plump
corpulent
scrawny
portly
- 12. Multiple Choice
The party was ______ and loud, with music and dancing late into the night.
boisterous
quiet
placid
subdued
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is an antonym for the word "raid"?
advance
assault
retreat
heist
- 14. Multiple Choice
He had a _____ answer for everything, but I knew he wasn't being completely honest.
glib
articulate
verbose
laconic
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which phrase means "to remain loyal and supportive in difficult times"?
In the nick of time
Be the last straw
Through thick and thin
Be the calm before the storm
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