48. The board of directors has refused _____ in the negotiations with our suppliers.(A) intervene (B
18. My brother likes sports, but I like reading. My brother and I like _____ things.(A) different (B
20. Of all the _____, dogs are the most friendly pets.(A) airports (B) answer (C) apartment (D) anim
23. According to the weather forecast, tomorrow will be a sunny day; the _____ of rain is almost zer
24. The water in the pool is quite _____﹒It is only a few inches deep.(A) nervous (B) thirsty (C) sh
26. Bill’s job at the city government gives him a _____, dependable source of income.(A) risky (B) s
27. A proper diet and _____ exercise would greatly help maintain good health.(A) regular (B) serious
28. I tried to _____ my fear of giving a speech in public by practicing it again and again.(A) overc
30. It took me several hours to _____ the parts into a model airplane.(A) inspect (B) expand (C) ass
31. I am very sure that this is _____ the leather purse I lost last week.(A) precisely (B) hopefully