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Indicate the best synonym or pair of synonyms for each word in bold below by writing A, B, or C in each blank.

--1. shrouds (v.): (A) distorts; alters, (B) exposes; reveals, (C) covers; blankets

--2. tranquility (n.): (A) racket; hubbub, (B) chaos; pandemonium, (C) calm; stillness

--3. desolation (n.): (A) barrenness; sterility, (B) aridity; dryness, (C) confusion; disorder

--4. heresy (n.): (A) an opinion that contradicts religious beliefs, (B) an opinion that supports religious beliefs, (C) an opinion that offends a king

--5. quixotic (adj.): (A) foolishly impractical, (B) against the law, (C) dangerous for children

Answers

1. C,

2. C,

3. A,

4. A,

5. A

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