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Conventions cannot be blindly _____ to if we want to address injustices in a prevailing social system.
a) adhered
b) tallied
c) adored
d) accommodated

It is ___ for elders and married couples to give out red packets during the Chinese New Year.
a) traditionary
b) habitual
c) customary
d) controversial

My investments will suffer property values _____ within the next few months.
a) soar
b) escalate
c) spiral
d) appreciate

The journey to the unknown islands is ____ with danger. It would be foolish to go without proper preparations.
a) furnished
b) intensified
c) swelled
d) fraught

Jay was _____ when Jolin rejected his date because it made him lose face.
a) petrified
b) pacified
c) provoked
d) piqued

Johnny is an extremely _person and will agree to do almost anything for money.
a) mercenary
b) miraculous
c) squalid
d) mediocre

The people of Singapore must be warned not to take the freedom of speech as an opportunity to ____ racial discord.
a) instigate
b) flinch
c) inscribe
d) insinuate

When the idea of marriage was brought up. Romeo and Juliet received their parent's blessings and _____.
a) validation
b) accreditation
c) approbation
d) certification

Terrence's brave deed has earned him as medal and a letter of _____ from the police.
a) rectitude
b) gratitude
c) commendation
d) virtue

The treaty signed by the minister has to be _____ by the president before it becomes binding.
a) manifested
b) ratified
c) associated
d) licensed

Henry is an incorrigible and ____ liar whose habits will never change.
a) stubborn
b) persistent
c) inveterate
d) irretrievable

You must be brave and ____ yourself to the tragedy of having lost your son in the earthquake.
a) reconcile
b) redeem
c) concede
d) resolve

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