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365. Most energy from an earthquake
radiates
out from the epicenter
in the form of seismic waves.
A) explodes
B) devastates
C) spreads
D) reverts
E) reflects
366. Fear of pirate
raids
caused some countries to fortify their coastline.
A) invasion
B) ships
C) arms
D) investigations
E) quests
367. The people they interview for the survey are selected
randomly
.
A) carefully
B) carelessly
C) indiscriminately
D) thoughtfully
E) rashly
368. A sense of taste is triggered when the tongue touches a wide
range
of chemical substances.
A) chain
B) span
C) series
D) variety
E) sort
369. Economic profit
ranks
as a chief reason for a nation to seek foreign
territories.
A) is classified
B) outweighs
C) describes
D) achieves
E) is depicted
370. His works
rank
among the most significant studies of the twentieth
century.
A) share
B) establish
C) stand
D) conceal
E) are exhibited
371. In the history of the New York Stock exchange, 1929 must be
rated
as the most shattering year.
A) condemned
B) quoted
C) ranked
D) impugned
E) calculate
372. The indecisive man was
readily
persuaded to change his mind again.
A) easily
B) hardly
C) subtly
D) abruptly
E) punctually
373. What a
red letter
day it was! Five victories in five events!
A) colorful
B) forgettable
C) neon
D) memorable
E) marvelous
374. The dog started barking at his
reflection
in the pool.
A) image
B) bone
C) imagination
D) leash
E) caption
375. The boys were
refused
admission to the cocktail party for not wearing
formal clothes
A) granted
B) denied
C) acquiesced
D) appealed
E) pestered
376. He is generally
regarded
as the founder of the Green Peace
Organization.
A) condemned
B) punished
C) concerned
D) viewed
E) respected
377. Pain is
relayed
to the brain through the nervous system in the form
of electrical impulses.
A) devoted
B) carried
C) compared
D) accustomed
E) provided
378. Everybody should read periodicals which are
related
to his profession.
A) appropriate
B) apparent
C) perceptive
D) discriminating
E) exceptional
379. Before the 1700s, most European cities
relied on
pamphlets,
handwritten newsletters, and town criers for news.
A) focused on
B) scanned
C) depended on
D) browsed through
E) tangled with
380. Kurt Cobain,
renowned
member of the world famous rock group,
Nirvana, committed a suicide in April, 1994.
A) obscure
B) famous
C) anonymous
D) unrecognized
E) impotent
381. A virus is a lifeless particle that cannot
reproduce
outside a living
cell.
A) redistribute
B) function
C) reactivate
D) multiply
E) survive
382. Distinguishing between two forms of science is important. Pure
science involves
research
while applied science involves technology.
A) skills
B) theory
C) investigation
D) chemistry
E) concern
383. The ancient people generally represented gold with a solar symbol
thinking that it
resembled
the sun.
A) derived from
B) introduced
C) reflected
D) symbolized
E) looked like
384. Having lost all his investment in his new business, he
resolved
to
act more wisely in the future.
A) promised
B) hoped
C) consented
D) decided
E) renounced
385. Scientists have found Surprising evidence of a
response
in plants to
physical abuse.
A) reaction
B) warning signal
C) disposition
D) trigger mechanism
E) movement
386. Students must
restrain
their urge to talk during the lectures.
A) impel
B) spur
C) encourage
D) limit
E) stimulate
387. The world recession and conservation measures are expected to
restrict
demand for oil.
A) inquire
B) involve
C) spread
D) affect
E) curb
388. After a long lunch hour, business
resumes
as usual.
A) responds
B) delay
C) continues
D) resurfaces
E) assume
389. At the battle of Gallipoly, the British forces had to
retreat
in the face
of Turkish offensive.
A) attack
B) pursue
C) withdraw
D) intercept
E) move fast
390. The reporter promised not to
reveal
any of the information he got.
A) recall
B) divulge
C) retrain
D) redirect
E) revere
391. Property taxes are assessed on homes as a source of
revenue
.
A) funds
B) collection
C) readjustment
D) bonus
E) donation
392. The political leader was
revered
by the people of his country.
A) loved
B) feared
C) distrusted
D) abandoned
E) surpassed
393. Deciding that the terrible accident was largely due to his reckless
driving, the police
revoked
his drivers license.
A) reconsidered
B) exorcised
C) canceled
D) investigated
E) examined
394. It is believed that the
ritual
of bedtime stories can stimulate a child’s
imagination
A) rite
B) ceremony
C) formality
D) custom
E) recital
395. The
rivalry
between the two construction companies was obvious
since it had led to more affordable house prices.
A) competition
B) cooperation
C) compromise
D) campaign
E) enmity
396. While on vacation, the group of boys
roamed
the countryside on
their bikes.
A) rounded
B) rocked
C) wandered
D) rustled
E) inhabited
397. Agriculture, one of the world’s oldest industries, has its
roots
in
Anatolia.
A) origin
B) problems
C) growth
D) development
E) seeds
398. It takes
roughly
4000 pounds of petals to make a single pound of
rose oil.
A) as much as
B) amazingly
C) more or less
D) relatively
E) at least
399. The chairman did not
rule out
the possibility of an agreement
however remote it sounded.
A) promise
B) reject
C) accept
D) forestall
E) command
400. Most people would agree that life in
rural
areas is always peaceful.
A) urban
B) country
C) citified
D) plausible
E) arid
401. As the minute hand approaches the hour, hordes of students
throughout the campus
rush
towards gates.
A) move
B) scatter
C) hurry
D) ascend
E) march
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Book 2 Part E
