Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.
46. It’s a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it twice.
A. to think it over B. to make it better C. to make up for it D. to think out of time
47. The President is taking deliberate steps to balance the federal budget.
A. accidental B. unintentional C. determined D. thoroughly planned
48. Opinion polls suggest that only 10% of the population trust the government.
A. advice B. indicate C. recommend D. direct
49. E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-starved B. cash-strapped C. cash-in-hand D. cash-free
50. If he doesn’t stop, I will give him a piece of my mind.
A. allow him to continue B. tell him that I am very angry
C. land a punch on his face D. tell him what I am thinking about