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21) Phosphorus is used in paints for highway signs and markers because it is bright at night.
(A) luminous
(B) harmless
(C) adequate
(D) attractive

22) The Supreme Court has a reputation for being just.
(A) stubborn
(B) impartial
(C) humorous
(D) capricious

23) To look quickly through a book is an important study skill.
(A) skim
(B) summarize
(C) outline
(D) paraphrase

24) Einstein's theory of relativity seemed incredible at the time that he first introduced it.
(A) unbelievable
(B) complicated
(C) brilliant
(D) famous

25) the perpetual motion of the earth as it turns on its axis creates the change of seasons.
(A) ancient
(B) rhythmic
(C) leisurely
(D) constant

26) The development of general anesthetics has allowed doctors to operate without the pain once associated with surgery.
(A) fear
(B) protest
(C) rage
(D) anguish

27) In the past, energy sources were thought to be boundless.
(A) without limits
(B) inexpensive
(C) exasperated
(D) organized

28) Library cards will expire when they are not used.
(A) cost more money
(B) cease to be effective
(C) be mailed to the holder's address
(D) be continued automatically

29) Because of a long drought, farmers are doubtful about the prospect of a good yield.
(A) sympathetic
(B) intrepid
(C) dubious
(D) thrilled

30) A compound break is more serious than a simple one because there is more opportunity for loss of blood and infection.
(A) bruise
(B) sprain
(C) burn
(D) fracture