1) His ______________ uncle left him nothing in his will, even though he proved to be worth nearly $1 million. a) impoverished b) miserly c) penny-pinching d) skint 2) The Amazon ________ is so wide that people travelling downriver often think they are already in the ocean. a) coast b) bay c) estuary d) tide :-D 3) Her novel tells the __ story of a young girl who trying to survive in a foreign land. a) corny b) atmospheric c) gripping d) far-fetched 4) When the paper published the story of the scandal, the minister ------- a) took the plunge b) got out of control c) rocked the boat d) hit the roof 5) My parents always go out for a _______ in the evening after supper. a) ramble b) stroll c) trek d) roam 6) The situation in the region is _______, and the military has been put on full alert. a) considerable b) stern c) imminent d) volatile 7) The latest news report was heavily ________ towards the government since some proprietors of the channel are members of the ruling party.  a) narrow-minded b) prejudiced c) vindictive d) biased 8) The Clarks _______ uphill hastily as they wanted to reach the summit before dusk. a) strolled b) strode c) trotted d) trudged 9) Copernicus ________ some of the discoveries of the 17th and 18th century. a) envisaged b) foretold c) contemplated on d) anticipated 10) The ________ deserts of Asia Minor are the natural habitats for dromedaries. a) arable b) arid c) fervent d) fertile 11) Ms. Monica Cowart is on _______ now, but many think she will have to serve some time in prison.  a) court b) bail c) trial d) cell 12) Ralph blew a serious of short __________ from his whistle. a) blasts b) blares c) wails d) honks

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