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  1. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'reluctant'.
  2. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'prohibit'.
  3. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'ambiguous'.
  4. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'substantial'.
  5. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'mitigate'.
  6. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'abolish'.
  7. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'scrutinise'.
  8. Choose the word with the opposite meaning to 'expand'.
  9. Choose the word with the opposite meaning to 'voluntary'.
  10. Choose the word with the opposite meaning to 'scarce'.
  11. Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The new policy aims to ___ the gap between rich and poor.
  12. Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The company has decided to ___ its operations to the mainland.
  13. Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Passengers are advised to ___ their belongings when leaving the train.
  14. Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The Government has promised to ___ the quality of public housing.
  15. Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The audit revealed several ___ in the accounts.
  16. Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The speaker gave a ___ explanation that left no room for doubt.
  17. Choose the correct word: The new rules will ___ all employees in the department.
  18. Choose the correct word: The manager gave the staff some useful ___ on how to handle complaints.
  19. Choose the correct word: The council has made a ___ decision to protect the wetlands.
  20. Choose the correct word: The ___ of the school gave a short speech.
  21. Choose the correct word: It is ___ that all visitors sign in at reception.
  22. Choose the correct word: The budget was ___ because costs were higher than expected.
  23. In the phrase 'a window of opportunity', the word 'window' refers to
  24. What does the idiom 'to go the extra mile' mean?
  25. What does the idiom 'to break new ground' mean?
  26. What does 'in the pipeline' mean in: 'Several new projects are in the pipeline.'?

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