Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word.
1. These shop-soiled articles are for quick ……………………….. at low prices.
a) disposition
b) retention
c) disposal
d) dumping
2. The visitor was welcomed ………………………… and introduced to the Governor.
a) perfectly
b) ceremoniously
c) affectionately
d) ceremonially
3. It was a …………………………. violation of the suspect’s civil rights.
a) flippant
b) veiled
c) fragrant
d) flagrant
4. The stories about the boy’s adventures in the jungle have ………………………. the imagination of millions of children.
a) improved
b) attracted
c) captivated
d) captured
5. Peter seems to be bent ……………………………. mischief.
a) on
b) in
c) over
d) at
6. On our way home, we came …………………………. an old gypsy.
a) to
b) across
c) at
d) over
7. China has claimed certain Russian territories ………………………….. to her borders.
a) continuous
b) close
c) contiguous
d) connected
Answers
1. These shop-soiled articles are for quick disposal at low prices.
2. The visitor was welcomed ceremoniously and introduced to the Governor.
3. It was a flagrant violation of the suspect’s civil rights.
4. The stories about the boy’s adventures in the jungle have captured the imagination of millions of children.
5. Peter seems to be bent on mischief.
6. On our way home, we came across an old gypsy.
7. China has claimed certain Russian territories contiguous to her borders.