7. According to the Big Bang theory, the universe was formed in a______explosion billionsof years ag
9.Many ancient Greek philosophers______ to the notion that the universe is composed offour basic ele
10. Well-trained entertainers must demonstrate the ability to ______when they forget or runout of re
11. Urban renewal projects strive to_______declining communities and create sustainabletransformatio
12. Improper treatment of toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes may_______and the surrounding ecosyst
13. The restaurant is famous for its _______style of decoration. It creates an atmosphere that allit
14. The design of a highway system needs to take into consideration_______traffic volume during diff
15. Phobia is a persistent, obsessive, or irrational fear of a specific event or situation that isfe
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19. On her first day of work, the accountant is scrupulous in recording expenses.(A) careful (B) rec
20. Regardless of the huge expenditures on the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803, nota single A
21. Nature now can be tinkered with in ways that not long ago were only science-fictionfantasies.(A)
23. With scientific advances and breakthroughs over time, scientific theories need to berevised or r
24. Psychiatrists generally believe that eccentric behavior results from persistent emotionalimbalan
25. In many societies people who fail to conform to social conventions are likely to bealienated fro
26. Charles Dickens was one the most prolific writers of his era, producing fifteenextraordinary nov
27. Foods and beverages prepared in traditional style typically have a nostalgic orsentimental appea
28. The twelve string guitar process a much warmer, more resonant tone than the standardsix string g
29. By the fifth week, the human embryo is still so diminutive in size that it measures only0.8 cm i