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Test Your Vocabulary Quiz (4)

Can you fill in the blanks? Which words best complete the following sentences

1. In order for the economy to ______ the central bank will reduce lending interet rates as of next month.

raise
thrive
thrift

2. Students need to ______ for excellence in order to distinguish themselves in an ever more competitive labor market.

attain
aim
strive

3. The end of semester exam is extremely demanding and will ______ that all students are thoroughly prepared on the various topics covered.

need
require
recall

4. So as to ______ the implementation of the new policies, the government will be hiring additional staff to help those responsible for policy implementation.

effect
plan
accelerate

5. A series of specially designed questions were presented to the focus group, to which they were asked to ______ using their own words.

respond
answer
participate

6. If the hypothesis cannot be supported by evidence then it is necessary to ______ it and declare it void.

clarify
eliminate
reject

7. In order to ______ the correct formula, it is essential that all the elements in the sample are analyzed.

derive
originate
evaluate

8. Although there are an increasing number of opportunities to ______ in emerging economies, it is essential to understand the risks involved.

invest
join
speculated

9. The political think tank planned to ______ the possibility of further repercussions as a result of the administration's recent incompetence.

enquire
investigate
inquire

10. The distinguished professor decided to ______ the invitation to speak at the conference, due to his schedule being full.

reject
accept
decline

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