The phrase "come by money" means to obtain or acquire money. In the context of difficulty, it refers to difficulty in earning it.

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27. The phrase "come by money" means to obtain or acquire money. In the context of difficulty, it refers to difficulty in earning it.

• The correct option is D.
  • D. earn money

28. The idiom "above board" means that something is legitimate, honest, and open, without any hidden aspects.

• The correct option is A.
  • A. legitimate

29. To "eke out a living" means to manage to live with great difficulty, often with very little money or resources.

• The correct option is B.
  • B. live with very little money

30. The statement "Either Effiong or his wife is a liar" means that at least one of them is a liar, but it doesn't specify which one, nor does it exclude the possibility of both. However, among the given options, "one of them tells lies" is the most accurate interpretation of "either...or" in this context, implying that at least one is lying.

• The correct option is B.
  • B. one of them tells lies

31. The word "irreversible" means something that cannot be changed back or undone. "Irrevocable" has the same meaning.

• The correct option is C.
  • C. irrevocable

32. "Thoughtful" describes someone who shows consideration for the needs or feelings of others. "Considerate" is a direct synonym.

• The correct option is A.
  • A. considerate