1. Fluoride deters tooth decay by reducing the growth of bacteria that destroy tooth enamel.
[A] refutes [B] overwhelms [C] inhibits [D] loosens
2. The situation is bound to deteriorate.
[A] occur [B] continue [C] worsen [D] improve
3. I cannot endure listening to that any longer.
[A] stand [B] last [C] take [D] wear
4. He refused to see anyone and remained a hermit to the end of his life.
[A] heretic [B] fugitive [C] recluse [D] veteran
5. Many painters and writers live in the artists' havens of Taos and Santa Fe, cities that are rich in New Mexico's ethnic heritage.
[A] wealth [B] inspiration [C] variety [D] tradition
Keys: CCACD
[A] refutes [B] overwhelms [C] inhibits [D] loosens
2. The situation is bound to deteriorate.
[A] occur [B] continue [C] worsen [D] improve
3. I cannot endure listening to that any longer.
[A] stand [B] last [C] take [D] wear
4. He refused to see anyone and remained a hermit to the end of his life.
[A] heretic [B] fugitive [C] recluse [D] veteran
5. Many painters and writers live in the artists' havens of Taos and Santa Fe, cities that are rich in New Mexico's ethnic heritage.
[A] wealth [B] inspiration [C] variety [D] tradition
Keys: CCACD