The word “gloomy” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.

The school was closed for a month because of serious ………… of fever.

At the time many rulers were afraid of science, and (130) ______connected with it was in danger.

People usually can get sufficient _________ of the calcium their bodies need from the food they consume.

It is stated in the passage that torches for lighting were made from ______.

The new school complex cost ______ the city council had budgeted for.

Unfortunately, we’ve made ______.

______ the table, Mr. Robert called the family for support.

This was unusual, as most women then had few (127)______to study.

The existence of many stars in the sky _______ us to suspect that there may be life on another planet.

We needed some snow; so we _______ our minds to go abroad.

The word “advantage” in the last paragraph most closely means

The planes were delayed and the hotel was awful, but ______ we still had a good time.

Sixty years ago, most women________.

He’s very _________ about his private life. He’s got no secrets.

There’s a lot ______ violent crime in this area than there used to be.