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106
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for each sentence .
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth
  • A. narrowly
  • B. jumping
  • C. seriously injured
  • D. holding on to another person's hair
  • E. crying for help
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107
From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The decision taken by the panel is irrevocable
  • A. irreversible
  • B. unexpected
  • C. accepted
  • D. irresponsible
  • E. unacceptable
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108
From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Death is inevitable for man
  • A. unavoidable
  • B. essential
  • C. necessary
  • D. immortal
  • E. imminent
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109
From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The superintendent was appalled by the attitude of some of the employees towards their work.
  • A. annoyed
  • B. disappointed
  • C. shocked
  • D. provoked
  • E. depressed
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110
From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The lawyer's argument of the case was exhaustive
  • A. interesting
  • B. exaggerating
  • C. exhilarating
  • D. thorough
  • E. fascinating
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