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Question 1 of 35

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To something is to endure something unpleasant without fighting back.

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Question 2 of 35

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They do not want to see mere from politicians.

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Question 3 of 35

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The student her and refused to obey the instructions.

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Question 4 of 35

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To make something illegal pursuing justice is to .

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Question 5 of 35

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When our homeland is in danger, everything is allowed save .

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Question 6 of 35

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I'm about the President's announcement. I think we cannot consent to it.

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Question 7 of 35

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If Coca Cola keeps putting up their prices, people will and choose Manaos.

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Question 8 of 35

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A long-lasting struggle is a .

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Question 9 of 35

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Her pleas for mercy ; the judge gave her the maximum sentence.

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Question 10 of 35

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The of a political party or an organization are the ordinary people of it, as contrasted with the leaders or the member of the elite.

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Question 11 of 35

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A member willing to take an unpopular position may be dissuaded by the fear that his or her position may shortly be made public.

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Question 12 of 35

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Lastly, after a couple of hours, we started our way back to the shelter to . We had had a very positive experience that helped us make new friends and encourage future sporty encounters.

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Question 13 of 35

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Because of my position against religion, I've many times been told that I'll go to hell, and that sort of things. But those threats will me.

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Question 14 of 35

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Those who assert the importance of police forces in the street assure that without the coercive power of the State, would apply.

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Question 15 of 35

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: very specifically detailed, in reference to sources of information.

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Question 16 of 35

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We must stop acting as prosecutors, since we are not really qualified to .

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Question 17 of 35

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A for the government was the reform of the Civil Code. It found as many advocates as detractors.

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Question 18 of 35

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The last time they tried to discuss how to solve a problem, they and didn't reach any solution.

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Question 19 of 35

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In politics, sometimes you have to assimilate into another movement or give up some unrealistic demands in order to achieve something. On the other hand, being instransigent instead of pragmatic may put you in a situation in which you are , being completely unable to reach any target.

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Question 20 of 35

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I've been trying to recall where we put the key.

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Question 21 of 35

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Yes, it's true that the former president didn't manage to solve the problem of insecurity, poverty and education. But it's .

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Question 22 of 35

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To discuss work matters at social events or situations that are not related to work is to .

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Question 23 of 35

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Usually I can bear him, but the other day he (irritated me).

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Question 24 of 35

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To blame someone else for one's own faults is to .

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Question 25 of 35

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When you say "to put it mildly", it's because you'll .

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Question 26 of 35

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To is to control yourself.

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Question 27 of 35

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Your last question sort of (confused me, disoriented me).

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Question 28 of 35

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I felt like scolding her, but I (supressed my impulse).

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Question 29 of 35

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The teacher repeated the point three times just to it . I hope this really the importance of safety to you. The accident the importance of wearing seatbelts to everyone concerned.

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Question 30 of 35

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Eliminate confusion, dispel controversy or emotional tension, as in His letter has ; we now know where he stands.

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Question 31 of 35

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If something someone says , it does not sound true or sincere.

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Question 32 of 35

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Concisely, in a few words, as in Here's our proposal. , we want to sell the business to you.

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Question 33 of 35

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If we I know we can come up with a design that really works.

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Question 34 of 35

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To get a process started. If I , then other people would help. Who else would ? I , but no one helped me with the project.

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Question 35 of 35

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It's time to , children. All right now, let's and do some arithmetic.

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