Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 

The number of people on unemployment benefits has dropped over the last two months.

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Eastwood County likely has a   ____________ of natural resources given its proximity to both a mountain range and the ocean.

They received a ten-year sentence for ____ armed robbery.

She wanted ____ home, but her boss made her ____ until the work has finished. 

Most Americans eat three meals (1) ______ the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast begins between 7:00 and 8:00am, lunch between 11:00 am and noon, and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. On Sundays "brunch" is a (2) ______ of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 am. Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with only one (3) ______. Dinner is the main meal. 4) ______ breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (5) ______ in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine. Another common breakfast meal is scrambled eggs or (6) ______ omelet with potatoes and breakfast meat (bacon or sausage). People who are on (7) ______ eat just a cup of yogurt. Lunch and dinner are more (8) ______. When eating at a formal dinner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of utensils. How do you (9) ______ the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork, and a dessert fork? Most Americans do not know the answer (10) ______ But knowing which fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the outermost utensils first and the utensils closest to the plate last.
(9).......................

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The construction of a new subway line was aimed at ______________   overcrowding during rush hour.

The quality of the young artist’s painting is beginning to gain _____ throughout the world.

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The client was never in his office -------- many times Ms. Baxter tried to call him.

The ................. booklet contains information regarding services that are available through Harpers Cleaning Service.

Automobile mechanics ................ have not kept up with these changes have left or been forced out of the industry.

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Despite all the interruptions, he............ with his work.

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Mr. Hawk told me that he would give me his answer the ____ day.

They are planning ______ a flyover at this crossroads.  

I couldn't believe that they were brothers. They were as different as __________.

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Teachers are supposed to………… responsibility for students’ education.

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------- fashion design jobs appear glamorous in popular media, most positions in the industry are demanding in reality.

 His doctor advised him---------, but he found it impossible................. his habit. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

It's cool and quiet everywhere except in the kitchen.

Somebody looks at the detailed specification for the installation and then another colleague researches the cost of the labor and materials.

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To increase the stability of large data transfers, the technical crew will _____________   an upgraded software program on Friday.

The information below is being provided in response to .............. requests for teleconference referrals.