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3. The word "tend" in line 7 is closest in meaning to

(A) sit on
(B) move
(C) notice
Tend = care for = chm sc , Chm nom
5. The word "provisioning" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) supplying
(B) preparing
(C) building
Provisioning = supplying = s cung cp , em cho
7. The word "edge" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) opportunity
(B) advantage
(C) purpose
Edge = advantage = sc bn , u im
10. The word "shielded" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) raised
(B) protected
(C) hatched
Shielded = protected = bo v , bao bc .
12. The word "prime" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) principal
(B) complex
(C) general
Prime = principal = c bn , nn tng
14. The word "incised" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) burned
(B) cut
(C) framed
Incised = cut = ct , rch , khc chm
16. The word "distinctive" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) unique
(B) accurate
(C) irregular
Distinctive = unique = c bit , ring bit , duy nht
18. The word "yield" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) imitate
(B) produce
(C) revise
Yield =produce = sinh ra, mang li .
25. The word "bartering" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) producing
(B) exchanging
(C) transporting
Bartering = exchanging = trao i
26. The word "supplanted" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) conquered
(B) preceded
(C) replaced
Supplanted = replace = thay th , chim ch
30. The phrase "charged with" in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) passed on
(B) experienced at
(C) interested in
(D) assigned to
Charged with = Assigned to = co buc = phn nn ,buc ti .
33. The word "primitive" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) unsafe
(B) unknown
(C) inexpensive
Primitive = undeveloped = nguyn khai , th s
35. The phrase "on the threshold of" in line 4 and 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) in need of
(B) in place of
(C) at the start of
(D) with the purpose of
on the threshold of = at the start of = gia iu g .
38. The word "imitation" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) investment
(B) suggestion
(C) increasing
Imitation = copying = nh ban u , khai s .
43. The word "exert" in line 14 is closest in meaning to

(D) care for

(D) expanding

(D) rest

(D) valued

(D) recent

(D) baked

(D) similar

(D) contrast

(D) loading

(D) imitated

(D) undeveloped

(D) copying

(A) put
(B) reduce
(C) replace
Exert = put = p dng , a vo
44. The word "durable" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) large
(B) strong
(C) flexible
Durable = Strong = bn lu
45. The word "shattered" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(B) arranged
(B) dissolved
(C) broken apart
(D) gathered together
Shattered = broken apart = v ra nhiu mnh
46. The word "dominant" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(C) most recent
(B) most common
(C) least available
(D) least damaging
Dominant = most common = Ch yu . u th

(D) control

(D) pressured

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2. The word "favored" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) preferred
(B) recommended
Favored = preferred = u tin , ng h
4. The word "laborious" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) unfamiliar
(B) primitive
Laborious = difficult = gian kh , kh nhc
7. The word "surge" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) sharp increase
(C) important change
Surge = sharp increase = Tng ln r rng.

(C) imported

(D) included

(C) skilled

(D) difficult

(B) sudden stop

(D) excess amount

9. The word "unprecedented" in line 25 is closest in meaning to

(A) slow
(B) profitable
(C) not seen before

(D) never explained

Unprecedented = Not seen before = Cha tng c , khng tn ti trc

11. The word "obscure" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) interesting
(B) unclear

(C) imperfect

(D) complex

(C) initiate

(D) exhibit

(C) section

(D) level

(C) required

(D) accurate

(C) design

(D) defend

(C) predict

(D) bring out

(C) analyze

(D) apply

Obscure = Unclear = khng r rng , ti tm

13. The word "display" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) communicate
(B) imitate
Display = Exhibit = Ph by , trng by.
18. The word "load" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) weight
(B) number
Load = weight = gnh nng , vt nng
23. The word "precise" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) planned
(B) rational
Precise = Accurate = chnh xc , ng
25. The word "exercise" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) utilize
(B) consider
Exercise = utilize = Dng , tn dng
26. The word "elicit" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) compose
(B) rule out
Elicit = bring out = ku ra , khi gi
29. The word "probe" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) explore
(B) influence
Probe = explore = thm d , iu tra

34. The word "accumulated" in line 8 is closest in meaning to

(A) depended
(B) matured
(C) dissolved
Accumulated = collected= thu thp , tp hp.
37. The word "prolific" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
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(D) collected

(A) fruitful
(B) distinct
Prolific = fruitful = sinh ra , sn xut nhiu
38. The word "ideal" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) common
(B) clear
Ideal = perfect = hon ha , l tng
40. The word "standard" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) practical
(B) customary
Standard = customary = thng l , tiu chun
45. The word "strain" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) struggle
(B) strength
Strain = strength = cng thng

(C) determined

(D) energetic

(C) perfect

(D) immediate

(C) possible

(D) unusual

(C) strategy

(D) stress

46. The word "Accordingly" in line 24 is closest in meaning to

(A) However
(B) Consequently
(C) Nevertheless

Accordingly = Consequently = do , v vy .

(D) Ultimately

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2. The phrase teeming with in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) full of
(B) developing into
(C) resistant to
teeming with = full of = tha thi.
4. The word resemble in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) benefit from
(B) appear similar to
(C) join together with
(D) grow from
Resemble = appear similar to = ging vi
7. The word postulated in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) analyzed
(B) doubted
(C) persuaded
Postulated = suggested = gi , gi thit
13. The word depended in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) improved
(B) relied
(C) demanded
Depended = relied = da trn , ph thuc
15. The phrase subscribed to in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) contributed to
(B) agreed with
(C) thought about
(D) expanded on
subscribed to = agreed with = ng , xc nhn
19. The word stunning in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) predictable
(B) impressive
Stunning = impressive = n tng , tuyt.
22. The word spawn in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) distinguish
(B) eliminate
Spawn = create = to ra , sinh ra

(D) hurt by

(D) suggested

(D) explained

(C) famous

(D) gradual

(C) protect

(D) create

23. The word partitioning in line 2 is closest in meaning to

(A) division
(B) modification
(C) opening
Partitioning = division = s chia ra, s phn ra

(D) circulating

25. The word enhanced in line 13 is closest in meaning to

(A) implied
(B) increased
Enhanced = increased = pht trin , tng ln

(D) informed

(C) indicated

28. The word transition in line 23 is closest in meaning to

(A) elevation
(B) change
(C) advantage
Transition = change = s chuyn tip , s thay i
33. The word ignited in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) set on fire
(B) cut into
(C) opened
Ignited = set on fire = thp sng.
35. The word evolution in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) publicity
(B) adoption
(C) development
Evolution = development = s pht trin , tin ha
38. The word momentarily in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) effortlessly
(B) briefly
(C) electronically
Momentarily = briefly = ngn gn , vn tt
42. The word depict in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) reorganize
(B) deform
(C) represent

(D) condition

(D) shaken

(D) manufacture

(D) gradually

(D) justify

Depict = represent = miu t , trnh by

45. The word advent in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) achievement
(B) acceptance
(C) arrival
Advent = arrival = n ni , ti ni (n)
47. The word affront in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) insult
(B) encouragement
(C) return
Affront = insult = li lng m , s nhc

(D) advantage

(D) credit

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2. The word intriguing in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) changing
(B) perfect
(C) visible
Intriguing = fascinating = thch th , hp dn.
7. The word endless in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) new
(B) final
(C) temporary
Endless = continuous = vnh vin , khng bo gi kt thc.
`13. The word adequate in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) sufficient
(B) healthful
(C) varied
Adequate = sufficient = y
15. The phrase rather than in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) in addition to
(B) instead of
(C) as a replacement
rather than = instead of = thay vo , thay th cho
17. The word thrived in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) stayed
(B) originated
(C) grew well
Thrived = grew well = thnh vng , pht t
21. The word forage in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) look up
(B) walk toward
(C) revolve around
Forage = search for food = tm thc n
22. The word intermittently in live 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) periodically
(B) incorrectly
(C) rapidly
Intermittently = periodically = khng lin tc .
27. The word furnish in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) include
(B) provide
(C) cover
Furnish = provide = cung cp
28. The word oscillating in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) falling
(B) depositing
(C) swinging
Oscillating = swinging = dao ng.

(D) fascinating

(D) continuous

(D) dependable

(D) such as

(D) died out

(D) search for food

(D) roughly

(D) select

(D) starting

31. The phrase are easily disposed in line 11 is closet in meaning to

(A) demonstrate reluctance
(B) readily encourage others
(C) have a tendency
(D) often fail
are easily disposed = have a tendency = c s chun b
33. The word compelling in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) joyous
(B) intricate
(C) competing
(D) forceful
Compelling = forceful = c sc thuyt phc
41. The word exceptional in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) remarkable
(B) fearless
(C) expert
(D) visible
Exceptional = remarkable = ngoi l
46. The word enhancement in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) replacement
(B) design
(C) improvement
(D) decoration
Enhancement = improvement = s tng cng
47. The word revitalize in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) show the importance of
(B) promise to enlarge
(C) bring new life to
(D) provide artworks for
Revitalize = bring new life to = mang li sc sng mi.
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49. The word executing in line 28 is closest in meaning to

(A) judging
(B) selling
Executing = producing = s sn xut

(C) explaining

(D) producing

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2. The word "engaged" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) trained
(B) hired
Engaged = hired = nh thu
3. The word "subsequent" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) complicated
(B) alternate
Subsequent = later = n sau , xy ra sau
8. The word "sums" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) problems
(B) amounts
Sums = amounts = s tin.
11. The word "identical" in line I is closest in meaning to
(A) equally fast
(B) exactly alike
Identical = exactly alike = ng nht.
12. The word "heart" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) center
(B) edge
Heart = center = trung tm .
15. The word "graphic" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) mathematical
(B) popular
Graphic = vivid = sinh ng
18. The word "distinct" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) visible
(B) gaseous
Distinct = separate = phn bit , khc bit
21. The word "Undoubtedly" in line I is closest in meaning to
(A) occasionally
(B) unexpectedly
Undoubtedly = certainly = chc chn
22. The word "components" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) parts
(B) problems
Components = parts = cc phn
24. The word "Besides" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) caused by
(B) whereas
Besides = in addition to = bn cnh , thm vo
28. The word "favored" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) large
(B) escaping
Favored = preferred = c tn nhim
31. The word "integral" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) interesting
(B) fundamental
Integral = fundamental =ton b , nguyn
33. The word "flourished" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
(A) were discovered
(C) combined
Flourished = thrived = thnh vng , pht t
35. The word "grumbled" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) denied
(B) warned
Grumbled = complained = phn nn , cu nhu
41. The word "serve" in line I is closest in meaning to
(A) improve
(B) function
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(C) described

(D) evaluated

(C) later

(D) detailed

(C) services

(D) debts

(C) near each other

(D) invisible

(C) tail

(D) beginning

(C) unusual

(D) vivid

(C) separate

(D) new

(C) previously

(D) certainly

(C) changes

(D) varieties

(C) in addition to

(D) in favor of

(C) preferred

(D) local

(C) ornamental

(D) overlooked

(B) were marketed

(D) thrived

(C) complained

(D) explained

(C) begin

(D) rely

Serve = function = chc nng

43. The word "sole" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) obvious
(B) best
Sole = only = duy nht , c nht
46. The word "detecting" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) controlling
(B) storing
Detecting = finding = tm kim , nhn dng
49. The word "sedentary" in line 29 is closest in meaning to
(A) inactive
(B) inefficient
Sedentary = inactive = khng nng ng , ch

(C) only

(D) final

(C) questioning

(D) finding

(C) unchangeable

(D) unbalanced

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5. The word "subjected" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) reduced
(B) modified
(C) exposed
Subjected = exposed = trnh by , ch ra
8. The word "essence" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) basic nature
(B) growing importance
(C) full extent
(D) first phase
Essence = basic nature = tnh cht
13. The word "diverse" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) surrounding
(B) divided
(C) different
Diverse = different = khc nhau
14. The word "noted" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) theorized
(B) requested
(C) disagreed
Noted = observed = c quan st, c ch
17. The word "emphasize" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) stress
(B) repeat
(C) explain
Emphasize = stress = ch , nhn mnh
23. The word "accessible" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) buried
(B) improved
(C) available
Accessible = available = kh thi, hot ng
28. The phrase "account for" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) reduce
(B) explain
(C) combine with
account for = explain = gii thch
31. The phrase "smooth operation" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) daily activity
(B) effective functioning
(C) delicate balance
(D) permanent location
smooth operation = effective functioning = hot ng tt.
33. The word "cluster" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) organ
(B) activity
(C) group
Cluster = group = nhm
35. The word "alert" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) allow
(B) transport
(C) ware
Alert = ware = tnhr to , cnh gic
37. The word "scurrying" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) agreeing
(B) appearing
(C) competing
Scurrying = rushing = s chay gp , chy ua
43. The word "formidable" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) obvious
(B) predictable
(C) difficult
Formidable = difficult = kh khn (gh tm , kinh khng )
45. The word "intent" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) purpose
(B) power
(C) effect
Intent = purpose = mc ch

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(D) imitated

(D) stimulating

(D) observed

(D) leave out

(D) workable

(D) list all of

(D) cycle

(D) provide

(D) rushing

(D) manageable

(D) invention

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2. The phrase regardless of in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) as a result of
(B) no matter what
(C) proud of
regardless of = no matter what = khng c vn g
4. The word marked in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) original
(B) attractive
(C) noticeable
Marked = noticeable = c nh du, ch
5. The word confine in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) adapt
(B) train
(C) restrict
Confine = restrict = hn ch , thu hp
7. The word presumably in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) frequently
(B) practically
(C) preferably
Presumably = probably = c l , c th
13. The word sustain in line 6 is closets in meaning to
(A) select
(B) strain
(C) support
Sustain = support = h tr
16. The word insignificant in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) unimportant
(B) undisturbed
(C) immature
Insignificant = unimportant = khng ng k , khng quan trng
21. The word ultimately in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) exceptionally
(B) dramatically
(C) eventually
Ultimately = eventually = cui cng
24. The word demise in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) change
(B) recovery
(C) help
Demise = death = ci cht
27. The word finding in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) published information
(B) research method
(C) ongoing experiment
(D) scientific discovery
Finding = scientific discovery = khm ph khoa hc
33. The word convert line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) mix
(B) change
(C) adapt
Convert = change = thay i = chuyn i
38. The word primarily in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) chiefly
(B) originally
(C) basically
Primarily = chiefly = trc ht
39. The word prevailing in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) essential
(B) dominant
(C) circular
Prevailing = dominant = tri, u th
42. The word undergone in line1 is closest in meaning to
(A) altered
(B) substituted
(C) experienced
Undergone = experienced = c kinh nghim
45. The word vast in line 10 is closest in meaning to
(A) special
(B) known
(C) varied
Vast = great = rng ln

(D) according to

(D) patterned

(D) organize

(D) probably

(D) store

(D) inappropriate

(D) unfortunately

(D) death

(D) reduce

(D) clearly

(D) closest

(D) preserved

(D) great

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2. The word "precarious" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) uncertain
(B) humble
Precarious = uncertain = Tm thi
4. The word "settled" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) advanced
(B) original
Settled = stable = chc chn , n nh
7. The word "chronicle" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) repeat
(B) exchange
Chronicle = describe = s k

(C) worthy

(D) unusual

(C) involved

(D) stable

(C) understand

(D) describe

12. The word "ornate" in line 7 is closest in meaning to

(A) elaborate
(B) puzzling
(C) durable
Ornate = elaborate = t m , k lng
15. The phrase "derived from" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) ruined by
(B) warned against
(C) based on
derived from = based on = da trn.
17. The word Various" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) complicated
(B) accepted
(C) careful
Various = different = a dng
18. The phrase "account for" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) explain
(B) restrict
(C) finance
account for = explain = gii thch
23. The word "subjugated" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) distinguished
(B) segregated
(C) concentrated
Subjugated = conquered = b trinh phc,b khut phc
24. The phrase "synonymous with" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) equivalent to
(B) important for
(C) respected in
synonymous with = familiar with = gn gi , quen thc vi
30. The word "excavating" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) Living
(B) digging
(C) assembling
Excavating = digging = s o t
33. The word "agents" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) dangers
(B) examples
(C) areas
Agents = causes = tc nhn
37. The word "aided" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) reversed
(B) helped
(C) reformed
Aided = helped = c h tr , gip .
44. The word "estimated" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
(A) commented
(B) judged
(C) observed
Estimated = judged = c nh gi , c lng
48. The phrase pry off" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) swallow
(B) remove
(C) squeeze
pry off = remove = g b .
49. The word "littered" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) covered
(B) displayed
(C) fertilized

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(D) common

(D) sold by

(D) different

(D) supplement

(D) conquered

(D) familiar with

(D) building

(D) causes

(D) counted

(D) discovered

(D) locate

(D) planted

Littered = covered = c bao bc, che y

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2. The word "preserved" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) confused with others
(B) gradually weakened
(C) protected from destruction
(D) lost permanently
Preserved = protected from destruction = c gi gn , bo qun
7. The word "constant" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) comfortable
(B) combined
(C) consistent
Constant = consistent = c , chc
9. The word "attained" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) required
(B) achieved
(C) observed
Attained = achieved = t c , t ti
11. The word "resumed" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) began again
(B) held back
(C) thought over
(D) referred to
Resumed = began again = bt u li
14. The phrase "attests to" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) makes up for
(B) combines with
(C) interferes with
(D) gives evidence of
attests to = gives evidence of = chng nhn
16. The word "drab" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) precise
(B) poor
(C) simple
Drab = dull = m mt, xm xt
18. The word "prominent" in line 27 is closest in meaning to
(A) complex
(B) noticeable
(C) appealing
Prominent = noticeable = xut chng , ni bt
23. The word "yet" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) however
(B) since
(C) generally
Yet = so far = cn na
27. The word "rudimentary" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) superior
(B) original
(C) basic
Rudimentary = original = s ng , s b
33. The word "biting" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) simple
(B) sorrowful
(B) frequent
Biting = sharp = sc nhn.
35. The word "heightened" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) complicated
(B) directed
(C) observed
Heightened = increased = tng thm

(D) complementary

(D) merited

(D) dull

(D) perfect

(D) so far

(D) technical

(D) sharp

(D) increased

36. The word "meticulous" in line 24 is closest in meaning to

(A) careful
(B) significant
(C) appropriate
(D) believable
Meticulous = careful = t m , cn thn
41. The word accumulated in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) spread out
(B) changed
(C) became denser
(D) built up
Accumulated = built up = chng ln .
43. The phrase "tantamount to" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) complementary to
(B) practically the same as
(C) especially well suited to
(D) unlikely to be confused with
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tantamount to = practically the same as = tng ng vi.

46. The word "remarkable" in line 14 is closest in meaning to

(A) genuine
(B) permanent
(C) extraordinary
Remarkable = extraordinary = phi thng
47. The word "link" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) tension
(B) connection
(C) attraction
Link = connection = s kt ni.

(D) continuous

(D) distance

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2. The word intent in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) repetition
(B) approval
(C) goal
Intent = goal = mc ich
3. The word administered in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) managed
(B) recognized
(C) opposed
Administered = managed = qun l , iu hnh
8. The word periphery in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) depth
(B) landmass
(C) warm habitat
Periphery = outer edge = ng bin
11. The word inception in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) investigation
(B) location
(C) beginning
Inception = beginning = s khi im
12. The word fabricating in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) constructing
(B) altering
(C) selecting
Fabricating = constructing = ch to , lm gi
15. The phrase resort to in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) protecting with
(B) moving toward
(C) manufacturing
resort to = using = s s dng
19. The word ingenuity in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) wealth
(B) resourcefulness
(C) traditions
Ingenuity = resourcefulness = ti khe lo
23. The word characteristics in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) choices
(B) attitudes
(C) qualities
Characteristics = qualities = phm cht
26. The word functional in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) alternate
(B) unknown
(C) original
Functional = usable = kh nng s dng
28. The word significant in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) threatening
(B) meaningful
(C) obvious
Significant = meaningful = ngha, quan trng
29. The word attained in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) attempted
(B) changed
(C) lost
Attained = reached = t c
30. The word flamed in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) burned
(B) divided
(C) fallen
Flamed = Burned = b t
42. The word encompass in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) separate
(B) include
(C) replace
Encompass = include = bao gm , cha ng
46. The phrase came to the forefront in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) grew in complexity
(B) went through a process
(C) changed its approach
(D) became important
came to the forefront = became important = tr ln quan trng

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(D) revision

(D) justified

(D) outer edge

(D) records

(D) demonstrating

(D) using

(D) organization

(D) inhabitants

(D) usable

(D) available

(D) reached

(D) grown

(D) enhance

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3. The phrase hinged on in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) recovered from
(B) depended on
(C) started on
(D) contributed to
hinged on = depended on = ph thuc vo
5. The word lured in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) attracted
(B) assigned
(C) restricted
Lured = attracted = thu ht, nh mi
7.The word expendable in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) nonproductive
(B) unacceptable
(C) nonessential
Expendable = nonessential = khng cn thit
12. The word Notwithstanding in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) despite
(B) because of
(C) instead of
Notwithstanding = despite = mc d
13. The word intricate in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) regular
(B) complex
(C) interesting
Intricate = complex = phc tp
14. The word random in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) unfortunate
(B) unusual
(C) unobservable
Random = unpredictable = ngu nhin , khng on trc c
15. The word optimal in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) slow
(B) frequent
(C) best
Optimal = best = ti u
25. The word urged in line 17 is closest is meaning to
(A) prepared
(B) defined
(C) permitted
Urged = encouraged = khuyn khch , c v
28. The word convergence in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) gathering
(B) promotion
(C) expression
Convergence = gathering = thu thp , tp hp
30. The phrase carried on in line 29 is closest in meaning to
(A) continued
(B) praised
(C) transformed
carried on = continued = tip tc lm g
32. The word diverse in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) small
(B) varied
(C) wild
Diverse = varied = thay i , khc nhau
33. The word ensures in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) guarantees
(B) proves
(C) teaches
Ensures = guarantees = chc chn , bo m
36. The word suitably in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) willingly
(B) moderately
(C) appropriately
Suitably = appropriately = thch hp
39. The phrase affectional tie in line 29 is closest in meaning to
(A) cognitive development
(B) emotional attachment
(C) psychological need
(D) behavioral change
affectional tie = emotional attachment = gn b cm xc
43. The word scarce in line 4 is closest in meaning to

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(D) attached

(D) unprofitable

(D) regarding

(D) important

(D) unpredictable

(D) early

(D) encouraged

(D) influence

(D) connected

(D) particular

(D) assumes

(D) emotionally

(A) ancient
(B) tiny
Scarce = rare = him
45. The word resemble in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) result from
(C) look like
Resemble = look like = ging vi

(C) available

(D) rare

(B) penetrate
(D) replace have similar origins

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2. The word "coarse" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) decorative
(B) natural
Coarse = crude = th l
6. The word "brittle" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) easily broken
(B) roughly made
Brittle = easily broken = d v
8. The word "appreciated" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) experienced
(B) recognized
Appreciated = recognized = nhn ra
11. The word "merely" in fine 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) often
(B) only
Merely = only = duy nht
13. The word "emitting" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) bringing
(B) attracting
Emitting = producing = s sn xut
15. The word "spanning" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) covering
(B) selecting
Spanning = covering = s bao bc , che ch

(C) crude

(D) weak

(C) hairy

(D) shiny

(C) explored

(D) increased

(C) usually

(D) at first

(C) producing

(D) minimizing

(C) developing

(D) explaining

17. The word "pursue" in line 24 is closest in meaning to

(A) catch
(B) notice
(C) defend
Pursue = chase = theo ui , sn ui
21. The word "altogether" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) completely
(B) realistically
(C) individually
Altogether = completely = hon tt
22. The word "intensive" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) decreased
(B) concentrated
(C) creative
Intensive = concentrated = tp trung
26. The word "assumption" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) regulation
(B) belief
(C) contract
Assumption = belief = nim tin
30. The word "prevailed" in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) dominated
(B) transformed
(C) entered
Prevailed = dominated = thng tr , chim u th
34. The word "depicted" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
(A) emphasized
(B) described
(C) criticized
Depicted = described = miu t
38. The word "foremost" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) most difficult
(B) interesting
(C) most focused
Foremost = leading = dn u
42. The word "meteoric" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) rapid
(B) famous
(C) controversial
Meteoric = rapid = bt ng , lin tc
48. The phrase "apace with" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) anew with
(B) apart from

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(D) chase

(D) understandably

(D) advanced

(D) confusion

(D) generalized

(D) classified

(D) leading

(D) methodical

(C) as fast as
apace with = as fast as = nhanh nh l

(D) at the middle of

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2. The word "wider" in one 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) more impressive
(C) more controversial
Wider = more extensive = rng hn
6. The word "thereby" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) in return for
(C) by the way
Thereby = by that means = bi ngha

(B) more distinctive

(D) more extensive

(B) in spite of
(D) by that means

11. The word "unique" in line 1 is closest in meaning to

(A) inherited
(B) habitual
Unique = singular = duy nht , n c

(C) singular

(D) natural

12. The word "rotting" in line 4 is closest in meaning to

(A) decaying
(B) collected
Rotting = decaying = s phn d

(C) expanding

(D) cultivated

13. The word "key" in line 7 is closest in meaning to

(A) uncommon
(B) important
Key = important = quan trng

(C) incidental

(D) temporary

(C) planned

(D) held

(C) promoted

(D) dissolved

(C) imitation

(D) component

(C) enduring

(D) attractive

(C) interest

(D) place

(C) arranged

(D) discouraged

(C) extent

(D) diversity

(C) self-employed

(D) progressive

(C) regular

(D) enthusiastic

22. The word "bound" in line 9 is closest in meaning to

(A) covered
(B) chosen
Bound = held = ng bao
25. The word "converted" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) changed
(B) delayed
Converted = changed = thay i
34. The word "antecedent" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) predecessor
(B) format
Antecedent = predecessor = tin bi , tin nghim
36. The word "appealing" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) dependable
(B) respectable
Appealing = attractive = thu ht , hp dn
38. The word "locale" in line 28 is closest in meaning to
(A) topic
(B) season
Locale = place = xc inh , a im
41. The word "boosted" in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) ensured
(B) raised
Boosted = raised = tng , pht tin
42. The word "scope" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) value
(B) popularity
Scope = extent = phm vi , tm xa
46. The word "prolific" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) efficient
(B) productive
Prolific = productive = hiu sut cao ,
50. The word "eager" in line 29 is closest in meaning to
(A) wealthy
(B) knowledgeable

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Eager = enthusiastic = hang hi , say m

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3. The word "hinterland " in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) tradition
(B) association
Hinterland = region = ni a
5. The word "persisted" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) returned
(B) started
Persisted = continued = tip tc
8. The word "eradicate" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) eliminate
(B) exploit
Eradicate = eliminate = ph hy, trit tiu

(C) produce

(D) region

(C) declined

(D) continued

(C) organize

(D) operate

10. The word "undergoing" in line 22 is closest in meaning to

(A) requesting
(B) experiencing
(C) repeating
Undergoing = experiencing = tri nghim
17. The word "suspend" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) build
(B) paint
(C)hang
Suspend = hang = treo, nh ch

(D) including

(D) move

18. The word "fatal" in line 25 is closest in meaning to

(A) close
(B) deadly
Fatal = deadly = s mnh

(C) natural

(D) hot

19. The word "secure" in line 27 is closest in meaning to

(A) fresh
(B) dry
Secure = safe = chc chn , bo m

(C) safe

(D) warm

(C) carried

(D) separated

(C) moistened

(D) examined

(C) excellent

(D) various

(C) registered

(D) obtained

(C) severely

(D) easily

42. The word "evidenced" in line 25 is closest in meaning to

(A) questioned
(B) repeated
Evidenced = indicated = chng minh

(C) indicated

(D) exaggerated

45. The word "means" in line 6 is closest in meaning to

(A) advantages
(B) probability
Means = method= phng php

(C) method

(D) qualifications

25. The phrase "sorted out" in line 5 is closest in meaning to

(A) mixed
(B) replaced
sorted out = separated = phn loi, tch ring
27. The word "dampened" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) damaged
(B) stretched
Dampened = moistened = nn ch, nn lng
32. The word "fine" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) tiny
(B) many
Fine = tiny = nh b
37. The word "derived" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) discussed
(B) prepared
Derived = obtained = c suy ra
41. The word "drastically" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) frequently
(B) exactly
Drastically = severely =mnh m, quyt lit

46. The phrase "coincided with" in line 9 is closest in meaning to

(A) was influenced by
(B) happened at the same time as
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(C) began to grow rapidly

coincided with = happened at the same time a= din ra cng thi im

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6. The word typify in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) resemble
(B) protect
(C) characterize
Typify = characterize = loi in hnh
8. The word supplement in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) control
(B) replace
(C) look for
Supplement = add to = b sung
11. The word contemporary in line 5 means that the history was
(A) informative
(B) written at that time
(C) thoughtful
(D) faultfinding
Contemporary = written at that time = ng thi, xut bn cng thi bo
13. The word celebratory in line 12 means that the writings referred to were
(A) related to parties
(B) religious
(C) serious
Celebratory = full of praise = K nim
19. The word representative in line 29 is closest in meaning to
(A) typical
(B) satisfied
(C) supportive
Representative = typical = biu tng, tng trng
24. The word prized in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) valued
(B) universal
Prized = valued = Gi tr
25. The word overtaken in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) surpassed
(B) inclined
Overtaken = surpassed = bt kp, vt
31. The word intervals in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) records
(B) speeds
Intervals = periods = thi k, giao on
34. The word freeing in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) pushing
(B) releasing
Freeing = releasing = gii phng
37. The word plunge in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) drop
(B) extend
drift Plunge = drop = ri, lao xung
46. The word collective in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) necessary
(B) typical
Collective = group = tp th , chung
49. The word resolve in line 27 is closest in meaning to
(A) avoid repeating
(C) avoid thinking about
Resolve = find a solution for = gii quyt, tm li gii

(D) divide

(D) add to

(D) full of praise

(D) distinctive

(C) uncommon

(D) preserved

(C) expressed

(D) applied

(C) distances

(D) periods

(C) strengthening

(D) draining

(C) melt

(D)

(C) group

(D) particular

(B) talk about

(D) find a solution for

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3. The word noticed in line 5 closest in meaning to
(A) predicted
(B) announced
Noticed = observed = ch

(C) corrected

(D) observed

4. The word tangled in line 10 is closest in meaning to

(A) buried beneath
(B) twisted together
(C) quickly formed
(D) easily dated
Tangled = twisted together = Ri tung, xo trn.
7. The word concealed in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) highlighted
(B) covered
(C) transformed
Concealed = covered = che y, kn o
12. The Word accordingly in line 11 is closest in meaning to
(A) as usual
(B) in contrast
(C) to some degree
Accordingly = for that reason = bi v , do vy
17. The word recorded in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) imagined
(B) discovered
(C) documented
Recorded = documented = ghi li,
18. The word drawing in line 27 is closest in meaning to
(A) attracting
(B) employing
(C) instructing
Drawing = attracting = bn v, thut v.
21. The word crucial in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) obvious
(B) unbelievable
(C) important
Crucial = important = quan trng
22. The phrase avail themselves in lines 10-11 is closest in meaning to
(A) take care
(B) make use
(C) get rid
avail themselves = make use = c ch, s dng c
28. The word ponderous in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) advanced
(B) heavy
(C) complex
Ponderous = heavy = nng
30. The word unique in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) comprehensible
(B) productive
(C) intentional
Unique = particular = c bit, duy nht
31. The word attained in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) achieved
(B) modified
(C) demanded
Attained = achieved = thnh tu, mc tiu
34. The word abundant in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) prosperous
(B) plentiful
(C) acceptable
Abundant = plentiful = phong ph, a dng
38. The wore peculiar in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) strange
(B) distinctive
(C) appealing
Peculiar = distinctive = c bit, ring bit
41. The word meticulously in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) heavily
(B) initially
(C) carefully
Meticulously = carefully = k cng, cn thn.
43. The word durability in line 11 is closest in meaning to
(A) quality
(B) endurance
(C) adaptability
Durability = endurance = bn chc
46. The word incised in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) designed
(B) carved
(C) detailed
Incised = carved = ct ,khc

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3. The word "consumed" in line 4 is closest in meaning to

(D) contaminated

(D) for that reason

(D) planned

(D) representing

(D) desirable

(D) do more

(D) rapid

(D) particular

(D) spread

(D) fundamental

(D) biological

(D) completely

(D) applicability

(D) painted

(A) prepared
(B) stored
Consumed = eaten = tiu th , dng
6. The word "innovative" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) good
(B) new
Innovative = new = sng kin , mi
9. The word "extract" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) identify
(B) remove
Extract = remove = on trch ,
10. The word "whether" in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) if
(B) how
Whether = If = nu , c khng
13. The word "scorched" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) burned
(B) cut
Scorched = burned = t , h la
16. The word "obtain" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) maintain
(B) reinforce
Obtain = acquire = t c, thu c , ginh c
22. The word "consequence" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) result
(B) explanation
consequence = result = kt qu , hu qu
24. The word "striking" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) physical
(B) confusing
Striking = noticeable = ni bt , gy ch .
25. The word "exceed" in line 10 is closest in meaning to
(A) locate
(B) allow
Exceed = go beyond = vt tri
29. The word "generated" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) requested
(B) caused
Generated = caused = pht sinh , nguyn nhn
32. The word "norm" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) minimum.
(B) example
Norm = standard = tiu chun
33. The word "henceforth" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) in the end
(B) for a brief period
Henceforth = from that time on = t nay tr i .
37. The word "mandated" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) required
(B) recommended
Mandated = required = yu cu , mnh lnh
38. The word "immutable" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) unmatched
(B) irregular
Immutable = unchangeable = c nh , khng i
44. The word "revered" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) respected
(B) described
Revered = respected = knh trng
46. The word "extolled" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) exposed
(B) praised
Extolled = praised = khen ngi , ca ngi .
48. The word "consistent" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) conservative
(B) considerable
Consistent = constant = chc chn , thng nht

(C) distributed

(D) eaten

(C) simple

(D) costly

(C) destroy

(D) compare

(C) why

(D) when

(C) enlarged

(D) bent

(C) manufacture

(D) acquire

(C) analysis

(D) requirement

(C) noticeable

(D) successful

(C) go beyond

(D) come close to

(C) assisted

(D) estimated

(C) possibility

(D) standard

(C) from that time on

(D) on occasion

(C) eliminated

(D) considered

(C) unnecessary

(D) unchangeable

(C) avoided

(D) created

(C) believed

(D) accepted

(C) constant

(D) concrete

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2. The word "fashion" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) maintain
(B) organize
(C) trade
Fashion = create = sng to
8. The word "article" in line 17 is close in meaning to
(A) decoration
(B) shape
(C) design
Article = object = iu khon , vt phm
10. The word "staples" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) combinations
(B) limitations
(C) accessories
Staples = basic elements = sn phm chnh , ch yu
11. The word "distinct" in lime 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) systematic
(B) beautiful
(C) different
Distinct = different = ring bit , khc nhau
14. The word "invade" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) move into
(B) neutralize
(C) cover
Invade = move into = xm chim
15. The word "contemporary" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) vast
(B) natural
(C) existing
Contemporary = existing = ng thi , ang tn ti
19. The word "finely" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) minutely
(B) loosely
(C) sensitively
Finely = minutely = p , cao thng .
23. The phrase "in place of " in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) connected to
(B) in addition to
(C) because of
in place of = instead of= thay th cho
24. The word "attendant" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) avoidable
(B) accompanying
(C) unwelcome
Attendant = accompanying = c mt , tham d
27. The phrase "exponential leaps" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) long wars
(B) new laws
(C) rapid increases
(D) exciting changes
exponential leaps = rapid increases
30. The word "dictated" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) spoiled
(B) reduced
(C) determined
Dictated = determined = xc nh
31. The word "virtually" in line20 is closest in meaning to
(A) usually
(B) hardly
(C) very quickly
(D) almost completely
Virtually = almost completely = gn nh xong
35. The word "essential" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) introductory
(B) changeable
(C) beneficial
Essential = fundamental = c bn , cn thit
36. The word "pertinent" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) relevant
(B) preceding
(C) insightful
Pertinent = relevant = thch hp . ng ch
41. The word "succinct "in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) creative
(B) satisfactory
(C) personal
Succinct = concise = ngn gn , xc tch
44. The word "revise" in line 28 is closest in meaning to
(A) ask
(B) explain
(C) change
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(D) create

(D) object

(D) basic elements

(D) compatible

(D) deposit

(D) uneven

(D) purely

(D) instead of

(D) unexpected

(D) divided

(D) fundamental

(D) responsive

(D) concise

(D) predict

Revise = change = sa i

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3. The word "struggle" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) connection
(B) distance
(C) communication
Struggle = competition = cuc thi u , u tranh.
4. The word "monopolized" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) alarmed
(B) dominated
(C) repelled
Monopolized = dominated = c quyn .
7. The word "factions" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) sides
(B) people
(C) cities
Factions = sides = b phi , cng pha.
8. The word "flattering" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) expressive
(B) serious
(C) complimentary
Flattering = complimentary = ca tng , khen ngi
11. The word "disseminated" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) analyzed
(B) discussed
(C) spread
Disseminated = spread = khuch tn , lan ta
13. The word "accelerated" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) allowed
(B) increased
(C) required
Accelerated = increased = tng tc , tin ln
15. The phrase "given way to" in line 10 is closest in meaning to
(A) added interest to
(B) modified
(C) imitated
(D) been replaced by
given way to = been replaced by = t b , u hng
19. The word "Reliance" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) abundance
(B) clarification
Reliance = dependence = tn nhim , tin cy , ph thuc
24. The word "phenomena" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) ideas
(B) stars
Phenomena = events = hin tng , s kin
25. The word "picture" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) frame
(B) imagine
Picture = imagine = hnh dung , tng tng
29. The word "emit" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) change from
(B) connect with
Emit = give off = pht ra, th hin ra

(D) pursued

(D) images

(D) flashy

(D) stored

(D) started

(C) dependence

(D) information

(C) events

(D) colors

(C) describe

(D) explain

(C) add to

(D) give off

30. The word "glowing" in line 23 is closest in meaning to

(A) shining
(B) moving
(C) charging
Glowing = shining = ta sng , rc r
35. The word "influx" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) working
(B) processing
(C) arrival
Influx = arrival = chy vo , trn vo
38. The word "extraordinary" in line 12 is closet in meaning to
(A) expensive
(B) exceptional
(C) supreme
Extraordinary = exceptional = khc thng , c bit.
40. The word "stimulated" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) forced
(B) prepared
(C) limited
Stimulated = motivated = kch thch , tc ng
43. The word "era" in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) period of time
(B) location
(C) action
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(D) competition

(D) hanging

(D) attraction

(D) necessary

(D) motivated

(D) unique situation

Era = period of time = thi i , k nguyn

44. The word "intriguing" in line 28 is closest in meaning to
(A) profitable
(B) attractive
Intriguing = attractive = hp dn , th v

(C) comfortable

(D) challenging

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2. The word "conclusive" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) definitive
(B) controversial
(C) concurrent
Conclusive = definitive = cui cng , kt thc
3. The word "apparent" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) attractive
(B) logical
(C) evident
Apparent = evident = r rng, hin nhin
8. The word "Moreover" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) similarly
(B) in addition
(C) in contrast
Moreover = in addition = hn na , ngoi ra.
9. The word "preoccupation" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) involvement
(B) separation
(C) relationship
Preoccupation = involvement = mi lo lng , bn tm
10. The word "primary" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) discrete
(B) preliminary
(C) ideal
Primary = fundamental = c bn , nn mng
13. The word "principal" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) true
(B) main
(C) logical
Principal = main = chnh , ch yu
19. The word "Entire" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) certain
(B) whole
(C) mature
Entire = whole = ton b , tng th
21. The phrase "bring about" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) cause
(B) join
(C) take
bring about = cause = nguyn nhn.
25. The word "tempting" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) necessary
(B) attractive
(C) realistic
Tempting = attractive = khiu gi , hp dn
27. The word "Reckless" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) recorded
(B) irresponsible
(C) informative
Reckless = irresponsible = coi thng , khng
30. The phrase "concomitant with" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) in conjunction with (B) prior to
(C) in dispute with
concomitant with = in conjunction with = trng nhau , ng hnh
31. The word "skyrocketing" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) internationally popular
(B) increasing rapidly
(C) acceptable
(D) surprising
Skyrocketing = increasing rapidly = tng vt
32. The word "extolling" in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) analyzing
(B) questioning
(C) praising
Extolling = praising = khen ngi
35. The word "obtained" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) acquired
(B) transported
(C) covered
Obtained = acquired = t c
36. The word "attributes" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) changes
(B) characteristics
(C) locations
Attributes = characteristics = characteristics = thuc tnh
38. The word "establish" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) create
(B) locate
(C) consult

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(D) realistic

(D) distinct

(D) frequently

(D) argument

(D) fundamental

(D) obvious

(D) diseased

(D) include

(D) correct

(D) urgent

(D) in regard to

(D) promising

(D) removed

(D) dimensions

(D) choose

Establish = create = thnh lp , thit lp

41. The word "roughly" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) finally
(B) harshly
Roughly = approximately = xp x , gn gn
48. The word "reaped" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) gained
(B) affected
Reaped = gained = thu hoch , li lc

(C) uneasily

(D) approximately

(C) wanted

(D) accepted

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4. The word "stressed" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) defined
(B) emphasized
(C) adjusted
(D) mentioned
Stressed = emphasized = nhn mnh
5. The word "interchangeable" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) convenient
(B) identifiable
(C) equivalent
(D) advantageous
Interchangeable = equivalent = thay th , tng ng
8. The word "adjunct" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) addition
(B) answer
(C) problem
(D) possibility
Adjunct = addition = iu them vo
13. The word "literally" in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) creating
(B) meaning
(C) related to
(D) simplified
Literally = meaning = nghia
19. The word "classified" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) perfected
(B) replaced
(C) categorized
(D) protected
Classified = categorized = phn loi , phn nhm
23. The word "collectively" in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) respectively
(B) popularly
(C) also
(D) together
Collectively = together = mt tp th
28. The phrase "incinerated itself" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) burned up
(B) broke into smaller pieces
(C) increased its speed
(D) grew in size
incinerated itself = burned up= b t , chy ln
31. The "target" in line 20 most probably referred to
(A) Earth
(B) Jupiter
(C) the solar system
(D) a comet
Target = Earth = ni n
34. The word "securing" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) locking
(B) creating
(C) constructing
(D) acquiring
Securing = locking = kha , bo mt
40. The word "considerable" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) sensitive
(B) great
(C) thoughtful
(D) planned
Considerable = planned = c th xem xt , ln k hoch
42. The word "prominent" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) wealthy
(B) local
(C) famous
(D) organized
Prominent = famous = ni bt , ni ting
43. The word "implications" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) significance
(B) motives
(C) foundations
(D) progress
Implications = significance = s lin quan
46. The word "rushing" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) reliable
(B) fresh
(C) appealing
(D) rapid
Rushing = rapid = vi v