1. Please do not be ________ by his offensive remarks since he is merely trying to attract attention.
A) distracted
B) disregarded
C) irritated
D) intervened
2. Once you get to know your mistakes, you should __________ them as soon as possible.
A) rectify
B) reclaim
C) refrain
D) reckon
3. He wouldn't answer the reporters' questions, nor would he __________ for a photograph.
A) summon
B) highlight
C) pose
D) marshal
4. The club will ________ new members the first week in September.
A) enroll
B) subscribe
C) absorb
D) register
5. If you don't ________ the children properly, Mr. Chiver, they'll just run riot.
A) mobilize
B) warrant
C) manipulate
D) supervise
6. Already the class is ________ about who our new teacher will be.
A) foreseeing
B) speculating
C) fabricating
D) contemplating
7. We should ________ our energy and youth to the development of our country.
A) dedicate
B) cater
C) ascribe
D) cling
8. Just because I'm ________ to him, my boss thinks he can order me around without showing me any respect.
A) redundant
B) trivial
C) versatile
D) subordinate
9. Many scientists remain ________ about the value of this research program.
A) sceptical
B) stationary
C) spacious
D) specific
10. Depression is often caused by the ________ effects of stress and overwork..
A) total
B) increased
C) terrific
D) cumulative