ABC English

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Match the word in CAPTIALS with the word or phrase that is most equal.

1. The FROWN on the man's face showed that he was displeased.
look of fear
look of anger
look of delight
look of surprise

2. The two companies are going to MERGE by the first of the year.
become one
divide into two
dissolve
change owners

3. The old woman is too FEEBLE to cross the street without help.
tired
weak
timid
blind

4. There is no ALTERNATIVE the prime minister must meet with the cabinet.
chance of agreement
doubt
other choice
mistake

5. It is FUTILE to argue with him once he has made up his mind.
unpleasant
encouraging
helpful
useless

6. He HURLED the statue to the floor so hard it shattered.
dropped
pulled
pushed
threw

7. He was the most INTREPID explorer in the last century.
successful
fearless
reliable
fearsome

8. It is not easy to remain TRANQUIL when events suddenly change your life.
superior
serious
severe
serene

9. One SYMPTOM of the disease is a high fever.
symbol
sign
cause
pain

10. He was greatly VEXED by the new and unexpected development.
astonished
annoyed
enlightened
contented