Question 41: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 20. A rumor is floating about that the businessman is getting ready to waste millions again in a futile attempt to become governor, but that’s relevant only to the coyotes who will take his money.

Question 41: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 20. A rumor is floating about that the businessman is getting ready to waste millions again in a futile attempt to become governor, but that’s relevant only to the coyotes who will take his money.





Question 20: The answer is NO

Synonyms – knowledge of phrasal verbs

A rumor is circulating that the businessman is willing to spend millions of dollars again in a futile attempt to become a board member, but that only concerns the imposter. who will take his money.

=> Float about: spread

Consider the answers:

A. Conceal /kənˈsiːl/ (v): cover up

B. Circulate /ˈsɜː.kjə.leɪt/ (v): to spread

C. Obscure /əbˈskjʊər/ (v): obscure

D. Cover /ˈkʌv.ər/ (v): cover

=> The answer is NO

Other structures to note:

Get ready to do sth: ready to do

In an attempt to do sth: in an attempt to do

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