The spy set up a / an ________________ to distract the enemy while she executed her mission unnoticed. A) BARGAIN B) GOODS C) DECOY D) SURROUNDINGS
DECOY
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The _______________ pitched her innovative idea to potential investors, hoping to secure funding for her startup. A) ENTREPRENEUR B) RACK C) BUGGY D) REVENUE
ENTREPRENEUR
10
The _____________ industry provides a wide array of activities and performances to captivate and engage audiences around the world. A) ENTERTAINING B) ENTERTAINMENT C) ENTERTAININGLY D) ENTERTAIN
ENTERTAINMENT
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I ______________________ we'll need to leave early to avoid traffic on the way to the concert. A) RECKON B) ESCHEW C) ASPIRE D) STOCK
RECKON
25
She used her charm and logic to __________________ her colleagues to support her proposal for the new project. A)REGULATE B) DWELL C) PERSUADE D) SEEK
PERSUADE
20
After receiving feedback from his teacher, John decided to __________________ his essay to improve its quality. A) PROMPT B) BOMBARD C) AMEND D) ENCOURAGE
AMEND
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The company had to discard the _______________ inventory to make room for new products on the shelves. A) EXCESS B) KIT C) FLUID D) REVENUE
EXCESS
5
His job became _________________ after the company implemented new automation technology. A) INSTANTANEOUS B) REJECTION C) REDUNDANT D) PLEASURE
REDUNDANT
15
The presence of security cameras can _______________ potential burglars from targeting homes. A) DECLARE B) INTRIGUE C) LUMBER D) DETER
DETER
15
The aroma of freshly baked bread awakened my ______________________ as soon as I entered the bakery. A) INGREDIENT B) APPETITE C) AISLE D) COUNTER
APPETITE
10
The competitors in the race sprinted __________________ toward the finish line, each determined to win. A) INITIALLY B) ENTHUSIASTICALLY C) FIERCELY D) INTENTIONALLY
FIERCELY
15
After losing the match, the team were _________________ as they were walking in the field. Their spirits crushed.A) DEJECTED B) INTREPID C) ANATHEMA D)ASPIRATIONAL
DEJECTED
20
The detective carefully planned how to _________________ the surprise evidence during the trial. A) DETER B) REJECT C) REVEAL D) PERSUADE
REVEAL
15
After finishing the painting, she had to decide how to _______________ of the leftover paint. A) DISPOSE B)TAKE STOCK C) DUST DOWN D) DECLARE
DISPOSE
15
The teacher's patience and understanding _________________ helped her students succeed. A) INTRIGUINGLY B) INVARIABLY C) INSTANTLY D) INITIALLY
INVARIABLY
15
After browsing through the store, she finally decided to ____________________ the red dress she had been eyeing. A) BARGAIN B) PILE UP C) PURCHASE D) AROUSE