1) I have a feeling that the government has a(n) _________ agenda. There is usually some ulterior motive behind these decision. a) unspoken b) hidden c) unsaid d) concealed 2) Switching to a cheaper supplier was definitely a(n) ________ choice. a) astute b) sane c) wise d) sound 3) Mark told me that he __________ hoped that we weren’t sacrificing quality for quantity. a) in good faith b) deeply c) frankly d) sincerely 4) It’s a mutually ________ deal that we can all feel good about. a) valuable b) beneficial c) favorable d) positive 5) He knew it was a huge mistake, so he apologized _________ . a) tremendously b) radically c) extremely d) profusely 6) The new purchasing manager looks _________ familiar a) vaguely b) mildly c) marginally d) lightly 7) It’s a tough industry with a lot of __________ competition. a) stiff b) firm c) hard d) tense 8) Mike ________ school and took a job working in retail. a) abandoned b) dropped out of c) stopped d) gave up 9) I asked him if he was going to the meeting, and he _________ his head no. a) shook b) moved c) nodded d) shrugged 10) Improving education remains a _________ priority for the federal government. a) strong b) high c) great d) crucial 11) The __________ capacity of this room is 75 people. a) largest b) maximum c) greatest d) most 12) Bob’s not a good friend of mine, just a __________ acquaintance. a) slight b) casual c) random d) incidental 13) I asked Alejandro if I was being considered for the position, but I couldn’t get a ___________ answer out of him. a) solid b) level c) straight d) direct 14) I tried to _________ a glimpse of the email he was reading, but I couldn’t see the screen. a) catch b) capture c) secure d) see 15) Several schools and government offices were closed due to the _________ weather. a) rugged b) violent c) inclement d) vicious 16) If you call and complain, they may ________ the fee for you. a) wave b) eliminate c) get rid of d) remove 17) She is a ___________ profile attorney in the Seattle area. a) strong b) eminent c) prominent d) high 18) The positive recognition __________ my confidence. a) boosted b) swelled c) surged d) grew 19) I don’t think this aptitude test helps us evaluate people in any _________ way. a) essential b) meaningful c) considerabe d) notable 20) The good of the campaign is to __________ awareness of pollution and overfishing in the area. a) produce b) generate c) draw d) raise 21) The United Nations ___________ a statement about the tragedy. a) issued b) dispensed c) declared d) transmitted 22) I think we need to give this issue further _________ before making a decision. a) communication b) conversation c) argument d) discussion 23) Today the fire alarm _________ and we had to evacuate the building. a) engaged b) activated c) went off d) went on 24) Why don’t you consider ___________ a loan from the bank? a) arranging b) establishing c) taking out d) picking up 25) We have some talented young people who have a(n) ___________ future with this company a) bright b) positive c) optimistic d) forward-looking

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