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1. The hunter came accidentally upon a decomposing corpse and called the police. The phrase "came accidentally upon" is best described by stumbled*. Answer: b)* stumbled 2. The assassin made an earnest request for clemency. An "earnest request" for mercy (clemency) is best described as a plea*. Answer: b)* plea 3. The painter fell off the roof of the new building and is in a ............ condition at the hospital. After falling off a roof, a person would likely be in a critical* condition, meaning life-threatening. Answer: b)* critical 4. Brian Lara was awarded the Trinity Cross for his excellent performance. An "excellent performance" that earns an award is exemplary*. Answer: b)* exemplary 5. The sly detective trailed the kidnapper to his den. A "den" in this context refers to a hideout or a place frequently visited. Haunt* is the closest option. Answer: a)* haunt 6. The grocer sells items which extend from shoe laces to hair spray. The phrase "extend from X to Y" indicates a range* of items. Answer: a)* range 7. The tourist walked round the periphery of the new swimming pool. "Periphery" means the outer boundary or edge* of something. Answer: c)* edge 8. The zoologist said that the reptile once had wings. A zoologist is a type of scientist* who studies animals. Answer: c)* scientist 9. Three vouchers for outstanding performance have been granted to Adams, Chanderpaul and Lara. Vouchers for performance are awarded*. Answer: b)* awarded 10. This week's match had to be shelved because of heavy rain over the past fortnight. "Shelved" means postponed or put off to a later time, which is synonymous with deferred*. Answer: b)* deferred 11. This fine painting was worth a lot. A painting that is "worth a lot" is often rare* or of excellent quality. Given "fine" already implies quality, "rare" provides a reason for its high value. Answer: c)* rare 12. The coroner inquired into the cause of death of the guard. A coroner's role is to inquire into* or investigate the cause of death. Answer: a)* inquired into 13. I have good hearing and am able to distinguish subtle sounds. To "distinguish" subtle sounds means to perceive and differentiate them. Answer: b)* distinguish 14. An unidentified man was killed in a hit and run accident. The authorities wish to contact his relatives. The closest living relatives are referred to as next of kin*. Answer: d)* next of kin 15. The police-wrecker hauled those vehicles that were parked at the main gate of the stadium. A wrecker tows away* vehicles. Answer: c)* towed away 16. The hideout is not approachable by vehicles. "Approachable by vehicles" means accessible to* vehicles. Answer: a)* accessible to 17. The Customs Department collects tariff from importers. A "tariff" is a tax or duty* levied on imported or exported goods. Answer: c)* duties 18. The gangsters' attempt to rob the cashier was foiled by an alert guard. "Foiled" means prevented from succeeding, which is synonymous with thwarted*. Answer: c)* thwarted 19. When the Principal saw her office wide open, she perceived something was wrong. To "perceive something was wrong" means she sensed* it. Answer: a)* sensed 20. The revellers boarded their hired aircraft in high spirits. A "hired aircraft" for a specific journey is typically referred to as chartered*. Answer: a)* chartered