1 | While the production materials were inexpensive, the finished goods were very dear.
(a) good (b) distant (c) costly (d) useful
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2 | Contributions to the charity were optional. Most employees made a donation even though it was not required.
(a) high (b) elective (c) observed (d) due
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3 | The house was in close proximity to the park but far from shopping centers.
(a) above (b) comparable (c) near (d) measured
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4 | Rather than being related to the issues, the politician's remarks were irrelevant.
(a) unrelated (b) meddlesome (c) rude (d) humorous
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5 | The two brothers were very different. While one was meticulous about everything, the other paid no attention to details.
(a) precise (b) calculating (c) angry (d) direct
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6 | While everyone else in the meeting was relaxed, the presenter was feeling some anxiety.
(a) intelligence (b) nervousness (c) sincerity (d) chill
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7 | The number of items was equivalent; however, the quality was not the same.
(a) equal (b) valuable (c) large (d) double
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8 | The action they took was hasty and unwise; it was not prudent.
(a) slow (b) important (c) wise (d) free
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9 | The employer looked for competent workers, not ones without ability.
(a) energetic (b) able (c) intelligent (d) self-motivated
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10 | After months of refusing to agree to management's terms, the workers finally capitulated.
(a) gave in (b) filed suit (c) left work (d) went home
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1 | The team did not have to practice on Saturday or Sunday; weekend practice was ________________.
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2 | The committee was very ________________ in its review of the financial reports; it did not miss a single number.
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3 | The department store goods were formerly very ________________, but now their prices are very reasonable.
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4 | Although he was nervous before the test, after it began he had no ________________.
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5 | The sales manager thought that changing advertising agencies was a good idea, but the executive committee decided that it would not be ________________.
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6 | Art gave his supervisor many reasons to change the decision, but the supervisor would not ________________.
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7 | I cannot go far to work; the factory must be in close ________________ to my residence.
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8 | While they put in the same number of hours, their pay was not ________________.
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9 | Janet performed the job very poorly; she was not ________________.
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10 | She continued to give answers that had nothing to do with the questions. Her responses were ________________.
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