Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. arrive B. happen C. clean D. encounter
20. Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.
A. important part B. interesting part
C. romantic part D. difficult part
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. stay unchanged B. fluctuate C. remain unstable D. change
22. Your experience with oil well fires will be invaluable to the company in case of trouble.
A. valuable B. precious C. priceless D. worthless
