Question 13. We'll have to spend the night here, so we might as well ________ the best
of it.
A. get B. have C. take D.
make
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Question 14. The new ________ was supposed to improve the way the department is
managed, but things have been worse than ever since she arrived.
A. broom B. age C. comer D. fan
Question 15. He spends ________ time with his children every day.
A. accuracy B. quality C. suitability D.
flexibility
Question 16. He may be old ________ among the trendy younger generation, but his
shows draw more viewers than any other comedian.
A. pant B. shirt C. book D. hat
Question 17. She was gulping down sandwiches and cakes as if they were going out of
________.
A. work B. age C. style D.
order
Question 18. This information has been classified ________ secret.
A. bottom B. top C. ground D.
space
Question 19. Scientists hope we are on the ________ of a new and greener economy.
A. border B. belt C. edge D.
rim
Question 20. The discovery that the government was aware of the cover-up has really
added ________ to the fire.
A. fuel B. water C. sap D.
blood
Question 21. The enemy had an Achilles ________ somewhere, if only he could find it.
A. head B. hand C. heel D.
palm
Question 22. If the bond is trading below________, the issuer is likely to repurchase it in
the market.
A. bill B. par C. receipt D.
invoice
Question 23. After a month of journeying over rough roads, the drivers and their trucks
were looking the worse for ________.
A. get B. take C. bring D.
wear
Question 24. Carrie is her own worst ________ - she's always arguing with people.
A. enemy B. pioneer C. volunteer D.
assistant
Question 25. The candidate again got ________ and dirty with his rival.
A. up B. down C. between D.
behind
Question 26. How will the rise in interest rates affect our bottom ________?
A. queue B. column C. row D.
line