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Seek:

• Which of the following words is closest in meaning to "seek"?

• Search

• Hide

• Ignore

• Refuse

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Series:

• What does the word "series" mean?

• a) A set of episodes or programs that follow a continuous storyline or theme

• b) A single event or occurrence

• c) A collection of unrelated shows airing on the same network

• d) A collection of unrelated items

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Foundation:

• Which option best describes the meaning of "foundation"?

• a) The topmost part of a building

• A business

• c) The base or groundwork of something

• A building

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Technology:

• What does the term "technology" refer to?

• a) The study of rocks and minerals

• b) The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

• c) The art of creating visual designs

• d) Cooking food

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Conference:

• Which option best describes a "conference"?

• a) A large gathering of people for discussion or exchange of information

• b) A meeting for religious purposes

• c) A formal ceremony or celebration

• d) A group of individuals working together on a project

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Worth:

• What does the word "worth" mean?

• The act of exchanging goods or services

• The physical weight of an object

• The value or importance of something

• The process of evaluating a product

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Increasingly:

• Which option correctly defines "increasingly"?

• Decreasingly

• Remaining the same

• Changing abruptly

• Gradually becoming more

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Organizer:

• What is the role of an "organizer"?

• Someone who plays a musical instrument

• A person who coordinates and plans events or activities

• A device used to store information

• An individual who creates artwork

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Broad:

• Which choice best defines "broad"?

• A narrow, specific area

• A type of pasta dish

• A wide or extensive range

• A synonym for "sharp"

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Range:

• What does "range" mean?

• The process of exploring a new area

• A specific point or spot

• A variety or selection of different things

• A unit of measurement for weight

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