Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Over a long time, customs can erode. They are gradually replaced by newer customs.

A. grow stronger

B. grow weaker

C. develop rapidly

D. disappear completely

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

Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy

A. increase

B. prevent

C. reduce

D. spoil

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

If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.

A. interruptive

B. supportive

C. discouraging

D. confusing

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.

A. manually                   

B. spiritually                  

C. automatically            

D. mechanically

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.

It is a calculating machine which speeds up calculations: it can add, subtract, multiply, and divide with lightning speed and perfect accuracy.

A. precision 

B. goodness 

C. loveliness 

D. wonder 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.

It is a calculating machine which speeds up calculations: it can add, subtract, multiply, and divide with lightning speed and perfect accuracy.

A. precision

B. goodness

C. loveliness

D. wonder