1) Conceal = a) practical b) gradually c) hide d) reckless 2) We had ______________ arrived when we heard a massive 'BOOM!!!!' = We had only just arrived when we... a) finally b) eventually c) deliberately d) barely 3) Complete the sentence: There was a(n) __________________ whirring noise coming from the engines of the plane that kept me up all night. a) incessant b) instantaneous  c) distinct d) intriguing 4) They've been trying for years to ____________ gold from deep in the earth in South Africa, but the trouble is it's too hot down there.  a) excerpt b) dig c) extract d) expose 5) Which word could you substitute for 'core' in this phrase: Our core belief is that... a) proven b) chief c) concealed d) critical 6) status = a) position b) change c) responsibility d) privileges 7) a long and arduous journey = a) a trek b) a blur c) a hypothesis d) a shed 8) Which word would best substitute for 'personal' in the following phrase: She has a personal interest in the success of her company. a) intriguing b) capital c) vested d) distinct 9) Choose the two words which are synonymous with 'block'.  a) obtuse, obstruct b) obstruct, impede c) impede, displace d) displace, obtuse 10) What are examples of ammunition? a) teeth, ribs, and other bones b) ligaments, muscles, tendons c) bullets, missiles, grenades d) pistols, rocket launchers, machine guns 11) Which one best defines 'currency'?  a) gold b) stocks and bonds c) commodities like oil, steel, and timber (wood) d) paper money 12) What does the word 'perilous' mean? a) very dangerous b) hilarious (very funny) c) idiotic / stupid d) enraged (extremely angry) 13) Which phrase best describes 'an ambush'? a) an unexpected defeat b) a surprise attack c) a tragic outcome (ending) d) a dangerous enemy 14) What is a synonym for slavery? a) bondage b) scout c) drowsy d) deform 15) What is the meaning of 'hapless'? a) lucky b) brilliant c) unfortunate d) handsome/gorgeous 16) What time does 'antiquity' refer to? a) the ancient paste (e.g. 1000 yrs ago) b) the recent past (e.g. the last 100 yrs) c) the near future (e.g. next month) d) the distant future (> 100 yrs) 17) What is a 'rival theory'? a) a complimentary theory b) a recent theory c) an antiquated (old) theory d) a competing theory

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