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KEY AND EXPLANATION

TEST 1 Part 1.

It is not definite that the company will accept our offer, but there's a _

chance so there is no reason not to try

bubble over = to be so filled with sth (emotion, idea…)

I had to give up on having a pet dog because whenever it got sick, a trip to the vet would _

A clear me out B clean me out C wipe me out D dry me out

Key: B

clean somebody out = to use all of somebody’s money

Annie and John hid their relationship so well that it took Mary quite a time to

_ to the fact that they were dating

A come down B glom onto C dawn on D cotton on

Key: D

cotton on (to something) = to begin to understand or realize something without being told

By successfully _ two seconds off his last best time, our son has not only won the first prize but also set the world record

Key: B

clip off = to reduce the time that it takes to do something by a particular length of time

Parkour, an activity which used not to be heard of by many people in India, is now _ in this country.

Key: A

big (adj) = popular with the public; successful

I like both teaching and researching so the position of a professor in college is a kind of halfway _ between the two for me

Key: A

halfway house = something that combines particular features of two other things,

especially in order to try to please people who do not like the two things on their ownLiving in the commuter _ is fine, but I’m planning to move into the city centre

A Clean B Purify C Liberate D Cleanse

Key: D

cleanse (v) = to take away somebody’s guilty feelings or sin

Unfortunately, the victim didn’t make it to the hospital, he was pronounced

_

A dead from the neck up B dead on sight

C dead in the water D dead on arrival

Key: D

dead on arrival = (of an accident victim or other patient) already dead when arriving at a hospital

13 Despite the harsh flow of the stream, she _ her way through the water

Key: A

power (v) = to move or move something very quickly and with great power in a particulardirection

A career in marketing has always been what she desires, so she just _

herself in her work

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She is very active and sociable, so it is surprising that she dates such a quiet and

_ man like Khoi (ASSUME)

I knew it! Jean was not at all a faithful husband Now stop saying my suspicion was _ (FOUND)!

After just 3 days, Donald has been able to dive _ into the pool (HEAD)Most homeless people in the US are _, they are all around cafes and

restaurants ready to pick up wasted food or leftovers (FREE)

Sam was _ by Linda at first sight, no wonder she is considered a campus fairy (TWITTER)

Key:

UNASSUMING (adj) = not wanting to be noticed

ILL-FOUNDED/UNFOUNDED (adj) = not based on fact or reason

HEADFIRST (adv) = with your head in front of the rest of your body while you move forward

FREE-LIVERS/FREEGANS (n) = someone who lives with more than usual freedom inthe gratification of physical appetites/someone who tries not to spend money by eatingfood and using things that have been thrown away or that are found in nature

TWITTERPATED (adj) = to be swept off your feet by someone you quite fancy

TEST 2 Part 1.

These days, schools no longer _ girls away from STEM subjects thanks to the propagation of gender equality

Key: C

steer something + adv./prep = to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops

I cannot understand what does Jenny _ against Tom that makes her treat such

a nice guy so badly

Key: B

have (got) something against somebody/something (not used in the progressive tenses) =

to dislike someone or something for a particular reason

It turned out I was wrong to think that I could reach the finish line as I started to

_ in the heat just thirty minutes after the race started

Key: D

wilt (v) = to become weaker and tired

After Janice had to wait two hours to see her doctor, she became _ with the office staff

A distressed B averse C vexatious D belligerent

Key: D

belligerent (adj) = hostile, ready to fight

5 Is it ironic when people _ glasses of wine and drink to each other's health?

Key: D

clink (v) = to make or cause something to make a sharp ringing sound, like that of glassesbeing hit against each other

Don’t think that being children of celebrities is great because you would not only have fame but also expectations _ you since birth.

A thrust upon B pasted to C forced on D rammed on

Key: A

thrust something/somebody on/upon somebody = to force somebody to accept or deal with something/somebody that they do not want

_! You have been in the bathroom for an hour and the concert starts at nine

Key: C

Chop chop! = Hurry up!

As an introvert, I really admire anyone who is a with great confidence and communication skills

A quick wire B cup of beer C good mixer D hot dish

Key: C

a good/bad mixer = a person who finds it easy/difficult to talk to people they do not know, for example at a party

9 I know you are _ to French fries, but you had better cut down on it

Key: C

be partial to sth (formal/old-fashioned) = to like sth a lot

There is a very strong movement in my country now against _ sports like hunting or shooting even though they are parts of national traditions

Key: C

blood sport = a sport in which animals or birds are killed

11 The _ of central control has stifled local initiative

A dead hand B smirky fingers C eagle eyes D tight grip

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Key: A

The dead hand of sth = an influence that control or limit sth

12 After a sleepless night, tiredness gradually _ him while he was driving

A lurk up on B crept up on C cinched on D edged on

Key: B

Creep up on sb = to begin to affect sb, especially before they realize it

13 Alexa has got her boyfriend _, he will do everything she says

A eating out of her hand B following her through the garden

C to wash her clothes D to sell her his heart

Key: A

eat out of (someone's) hand = to be manipulated or dominated by sb, to trust sb

completely

A large proportion of the households in this area is _ to the internet thanks to

a generous foreign donor

A linked up B hooked up C wired up D crossed up

Key: B

hook up to sth = to connect sb/sth to a piece of electronic equipment / a power supply / the internet

It came as a shock to Dan to find out that the police officer killed in the _

of duty yesterday was his dad

Key: B

in the line of duty = when sb is doing their job

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Depending on a person’s cultural background, he or she might _ hunting as

an act of violence or not (CONCEPT)

Instead, throughout his term as minister, he rode in the vehicle used by his predecessor and continued to live in a(n) _ house (PRETEND)

Given the sensitivity of the matter, her frankness during the meeting was absolutely _ (JUDGE)

Action movies with fighting scenes have become so popular that people are increasingly _to violence on TV (SENSE)

The _ of the book generally describes the author’s academic career and her gratitude for her mother (WORD)

Key:

CONCEPTUALISE (v) = to form an idea or theory in your mind:

UNPRETENTIOUS (adj) = not trying to appear more special, intelligent, important, etc than you really are/it really is

INJUDICIOUS (adj) = not sensible or wise; not appropriate in a particular situationDESENSITISED (v) = to make somebody/something less aware of something as a problem by making them become used to it

FOREWORD (n) = a short introduction at the beginning of a book

TEST 3 Part 1.

The spokesperson said the information campaign was a _ to hide the most regressive tax in history

A red curtain B witch cloak C book cover D fig leaf

figment (n) = something that somebody has imagined and that does not really exist

3 Dennis is very _ about things; he never lets anything stress him out

A tolerant B impetuous C warm-hearted D laid-back

Key: C

a brick short of load = stupid or crazy

6 It has taken them all this time to _ on a name for their baby.

Key: A

decide on: to choose something from a number of possibilities

After winning the lottery, the man squandered his money on gambling and was soon on _ after a year

A Queer street B Baker street C Pauper street D Tramp street

Facebook's shares are _ after the company launched a new Instagram

feature that will compete with TikTok in the US

A holding her thumb B on high skies C coming up

roses D on a tear

be on a tear = engaged in a continuous, fast-paced procession of actions or events,

especially with favorable results

The two generals, although _ cooperating to attack the enemy, actually detesteach other

A showily B ostensibly C audaciously D benignly

Key: B

ostensibly (adv) = from appearance alone

The company is _ to see if this plan provokes any interest in the young customer group

C shooting the messenger D dropping the penny

Key: A

to fly a kite = to test out public opinion on a subject

They offered to buy her a BMW but she's holding _ a Porsche

A out for B out on C back with D up with

Key: A

hold out for = to wait until you get what you want

Although I am not a _ person, I sometimes do find some sex scenes on TV a bit excessive and unacceptable

A prudish B sanctimonious C raffish D dyspeptic

Key: A

prudish (adj) = easily shocked by rude things, especially anything relating to sex

I never cease to admire the _ endurance of my grandfather when captured by the Nazi during World War Two

He threatened to _ his eldest son if he chooses to give up the family business.(HEIR)

Because we had to arrive on time, our ship had no choice but to _ the

congested area (NAVIGATE)

The differences were _ to all but the most trained eye (PERCEIVE)

Mary has just given birth yesterday so she is currently on _ leave

CIRCUMNAVIGATE (v) = to go around instead of through

IMPERCEPTIBLE (adj) = very small and therefore unable to be seen or felt

MATERNITY (n)

maternity leave = a period of time when a woman is allowed to be away from work before and after having a baby

TEST 4 Part 1.

He's been working with a _ over the past few weeks to make up for wasted time

Key: C

with a vengeance = to a greater degree than is expected or usual

2 He felt his heart _ as his bride-to-be began her walk down the aisle

Key: B

quicken = to become quicker or make something quicker

3 Constance _ a sigh of relief when she heard that her loan was approved

Key: D

breathe a sigh of relief = exhale noisily as a sign of relief

The telephone lines were _ with callers trying to get through to the electricitysupplier

Key: A

jammed = very full; crowded

If there happened to be both rich and poor people, as there happen to be both black andwhite ones, then the advantages of the _ might well spread in time to thehard-up

A well-heeled B big-hearted C open-handed D tight-fisted

Key: A

the well-heeled = rich people

Most popular magazines have a(n) _ page where letters about difficulties with relationships are answered

A sharing B personal C advice D problem

Key: D

problem page = the part of a magazine or newspaper where letters from readers about their personal problems are published, together with advice about how to deal with themTwo agents in our team were shot in _ for the killing of a rival gang member

A return B retaliation C reprisal D recrimination

Key: C

to do sth in reprisal for sth = to have a violent or aggressive act towards somebody

because of something bad that they have done towards you

His talent meant he could create wondrous things, but his _ meant he hardly ever felt like working

A adversity B lethargy C ineptitude D tactlessness

A empirical B informed C substantive D static

Key: A

empirical (adj) = based on experiment or experience rather than ideas or theories

She acts as if she really is the _ of our team and everyone has to rely onher

A lone wolf B white elephant C big shark D queen bee

wage (v) = to begin and continue a fight, a war, a battle…

The foreigners were amazed at the _ variety of goods in the huge department store

A beleaguered B bewildering C baffling D bizonal

The sandwich shop she's opening is a _ alternative to the town's

male-dominated coffee shop culture (STAFF)

The army of this Asian country has a long history of guerrilla _ (WAR)Being a war _ is a dangerous job because you will have to bring yourself to the most conflict-ridden parts of the world (RESPOND)

During the 20th century, industrialisation continued _ with technology being upgraded rapidly (PACE)

Under _, white people were not allowed to marry their non-white

counterparts (APART)

Key:

DISTAFF (n) = female or relating to women

WARFARE (n) = the activity of fighting a war, especially using particular weapons or method

CORRESPONDENT (n) = a person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station

APACE (adv) = happening quickly

APARTHEID (n) = the former political system in South Africa in which only white people had full political and other rights

TEST 5 Part 1.

1 From our tent, we could see the delightful _ of lake Lukedeer

Key: B

prospect (n) = a wide view of an area of land, etc

In Australia, the government controls the maintenance of war , post-war commemorations and battle exploit memorials

high spot = the most enjoyable or significant part of an experience or period of time

An unusual noise from the back of the class during the exam the teacher’s attention

Key: C

arrest sth = to make sb notice and pay attention to sth

The new employee failed to realize the importance of obedience in this company and refused to toe the _ line

Key: A

toe the party line = to say or do what somebody in authority tells you to say or do, even ifyou do not share the same opinions, etc

Bao is a _ off the old block of his father while his sister is more like the mother.

Although his presidential campaign won _ from several celebrities, it failed

to compensate for his incompetence in dealing with last year’s economic crisis

A involvement B warrant C endorsement D patronage

Key: C

endorsement (n) = a public statement or action showing that you support

somebody/something

9 Cinderella wore a beautiful dress to the party and was the _ of the ball

Key: B

the belle of the ball = the most beautiful and popular girl or woman at a party

Much as I like Literature, I cannot stand my teacher’s voice-slow, emotionless and

without _

A inflation B reflection C inflection D infliction

Key: C

inflection (n) = change in the quality of the voice, often showing an emotion

I couldn’t come to your party as the date _ with my holiday

Key: A

If two events clash, they happen at the same time in a way that is not convenient

12 At the start of the course every student is assigned a(n) _ of studies

A advisor B consultant C counsellor D curator

Key: A

An advisor of studies is a type of counselor who works with students, usually at thecollege level They are the ones responsible for helping students choose a major and aminor and ensuring that they meet all the requirements to graduate with a degree in thatfield

You should prioritize the public interest over a group’s _ interests

A personal B sectional C segregated D exclusive

Key: B

Interests or aims that are sectional are limited to a particular group within an

organization, society, or country and do not consider other groups

I hardly want to participate in extracurricular activities but this volunteer job is so

interesting that I accepted the offer with _

A solace B consternation C chastisement D alacrity

Key: D

alacrity (n) = happiness, enthusiasm

The couple divorced after the husband was found _ an affair with a neighbor

Key: B

having an affair with sb = to have a love relationship with sb (especially when a person isalready in a relationship with sb else)

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The _ cannot really understand these medical documents (PERSON)

I need to get away from the hectic city for a while so I am planning to travel

_ this weekend (COUNTRY)

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I worked late last night because I was _ with my project (HAND)

Despite its historical inaccuracies, the film was one of the _ films of the year,making the second highest profits (GROSS)

I did not lie to you, by _ God I swear (MIGHT)

Key:

LAYPERSON = a person who does not have expert knowledge of a particular subjectUP-COUNTRY (adv) = in the direction of or relating to the parts of a country further from the coast, especially where there are few towns and people

BEHINDHAND (adj) = late in doing something or in paying money that is owed

TOP-GROSSING (adj) = earning more money than other similar things or people

ALMIGHTY (adj) = having complete power

THE ALMIGHTY = God

TEST 6 Part 1.

Sandy stole my _ when she announced that she was pregnant two days before I'd planned to tell people about my pregnancy

extra (n) = a person in a film who does not have a speaking part and who is usually part

of the scene, for example, in a crowd

Entering the National Competition for the gifted _ tremendous concentration and effort

Key: C

exact (v) = to make something necessary

Despite their disagreement, the representatives of the two nations managed to reach a(n) _ settlement, bringing temporary peace for both sides

defy (v) = to refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc

The concert ended and the crowd quickly _, returning the quietness to the small town

A disassembled B dissembled C dismantled D disgorged

over-egg the pudding = used to say that you think somebody has done more than isnecessary, or has added unnecessary details to make something seem better or worse than

follow/obey something to the letter = to do exactly what you are told to do

12 Although my new house is fine, I still prefer the old one which _ a river

A backs onto B faces off C stands by D sides with

Key: A

back onto something = (of a building) to have something directly behind it

We are required to _ empirical data and evidence from reliable sources to support our argument

the bee’s knees = an excellent person or thing

There is no need to _ over the cracks, I know you are having problems, just tell me and I will help you

paper over the cracks = to hide problems, especially arguments between people, in order

to make a situation seem better than it really is

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The charity is facing great financial difficulties so its manager wants to turn it into a _ company (PROFIT)

I recall being _ by the authorities of the hospital for being careless and inexperienced during my first years as a doctor (BRAID)

He had years of experience as a legal _ before he became a teacher

INFLOW (n) the arrival of money, asset, a number of things or people in a place

CO-EDUCATION (n) = the practice of teaching girls and boys together in a school

It's a good film, but the _ near the ending scene is a bit complex and

demands watchers to be extremely analytic to understand

A flummery B delineation C aberration D convolution

If someone, such as a politician, is in the wilderness, they no longer have a position of authority, fame, or success and are not now in the news

It is often hard for parents to take the opinions of their children on _ due to the generation gap

Key: A

take something on board = to accept and understand an idea or a suggestion

Luckily, our research is supported by a(n) _ from the National Science Foundation

Key: A

grant (n) = a sum of money that is given by the government or by another organization to

be used for a particular purpose

Your father was only 17 when he _ at Harvard, now look at your school report

A matriculated B registered C postulated D imparted

Key: A

matriculate (v) = to be formally admitted to study at a university or college

Elen has stayed in bed for a whole week, take him out for a walk, that will surely put the _ back into his cheeks

Key: B

put the roses (back) into sb's cheeks = to make sb look healthy, especially after an illnessBefore going back to school, you have to _ for at least a week after the operation

A rejuvenate B recuperate C overhaul D reinvigorate

Key: B

recuperate (v) = to become well again after an illness; to get back your strength, health, etc

This naughty class always _with their new teachers, which usually greatly discourages them from teaching.

A hits it out B tries it on C kicks it up D rubs it in

at the outside = at the most; as a maximum

14 The paper was divided into three parts to _ on and analyse the diplomaticstrategy of Vietnam during the 1990-2000 period

Key: C

expatiate on sth = to write or speak in detail about a subject

expound on sth = to explain sth by talking about it in detail

That team always sweeps the _ in the annual league, leaving very few medalsfor the others

Key: D

sweep the board = to win all the prizes, etc in a competition

Part 2.

Because the flight is expected to last longer than 12 hours, we will be provided a(n) _ meal (FLY)

My father tried to make a clear _ between his work and his private time as a way to treat his depression (LINE)

The king was always afraid of making mistakes because he cared about how _ would judge him (POST)

In this poor region of the country, hospital beds were scarce and medicines were

practically _ during the first month of the COVID-19 outbreak (EXIST)The role in The Duke of Mount Deer is regarded as Tony Leung’s _ role, bring him fame and success (CAREER)

Key:

IN-FLIGHT (adj) = happening or available during a flight

DELINEATION (n) = the action of marking the edge of sth

POSTERITY (n) = all the people who live in the future

NON-EXISTENT (adj) = not existing, or not real

CAREER-DEFINING (adj) = very important in making someone successful in their job

or in deciding how they will be remembered

TEST 8 Part 1.

In the end, it _ that the champion didn’t get the prize by himself but thanks tohis intimate relationship with the judge panel

Key: C

it transpires that = sth previously secret is known

I don't think Paul will ever get married — he's the stereotypical _bachelor

Key: B

confirmed bachelor = a man who has never married and is thought unlikely ever to

marry; sometimes used in the past to suggest that a man was gay

Stop staying up late Bang, you are only 17 and I can see you are beginning to

_ grey

Key: B

go/turn grey = having hair that has become grey or white, usually because of age

The suburbans were seen as the _ of clerkly conformism, complacency, and conservatism

Key: B

the epitome of something = a perfect example of something

When I was young, I didn't know that sugar _ naturally in fruit and thought that the sweetness came from my mom’s sugar jar

A betides B precipitates C prevails D occurs

Key: D

occur (v) = to be found or to exist somewhere

I cannot understand why my girlfriend always spends hours _ herself before going out even when we might be late after that.

Key: A

preen (v) = to spend time making yourself look attractive

Your father would fly off the handle if he knew you bet your car _ the toss of

a coin

Key: A

on the toss of a coin = randomly, down to chance

Jenny tried to _ into the darkness, hoping to find where this unknown sound came from

above board = legal and honest; in a legal and honest way

My grandma is 82 already but she still lives with the _ of a twenty-year-old, walking and painting every day

A zeal B appetite C zest D gusto

Key: C

zest (for something) = pleasure and enthusiasm,

love zeal = eagerness to devote or to do something

Those who really need to hear the message don't come to the meetings, so I'm just

_ to the choir

Key: B

preach to the choir = to speak to people in support of views that they already hold

The five masked men who _ the South London Bank on Tuesday have been caught this morning

A held up B robbed off C broke for D dashed in

hold up = to steal from a bank, shop, etc using a gun

The smallest _ could lead to the delay of the whole project, so please check your schedule carefully and do not miss your deadlines!

Key: A

slippage (n) = failure to complete a task on time

slip-up (n) = slip (n) = a mistake

15 My teacher _ my article to make it sound less aggressive

A whiles down B waters down C squares down D romps down

Looking at her _clothes, you might be surprised to know that Mary has moved to the city for over 20 years (COUNTRY)

He became the _ king of football, scoring 28 goals in his first season

an official rank or title

TAUTOLOGICAL (adj) = saying the same thing twice in different words, when this is unnecessary

SUBSERVIENCE (n) = the fact of being too willing to obey other people

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TEST 9 Part 1.

Are you sure you want to become a teacher? Repeating the same thing every day for years can _ you down

Key: B

get sb down = make sb feel sad or lose hope, start feeling sad or losing hope

put sb off = to make sb lose interest in or enthusiasm for sth/sb

Things have _ since the riots last week and people can finally go back to work again

A simmered down B stomped off C steamed out D leveled down

Key: A

simmer down = to become calm after a period of anger or excitement

Soon will come the time when your child start to _ your authority and hardly can you control him like before

A churn out B kicking against C grousing against D shunting out

Key: B

kick against = to refuse to accept something and react strongly against it

Why don’t you just feel satisfied with what you have already had instead of trying to keep up with the _

dispel (v) = to make sth, especially a feeling or belief, go away or disappear

I know it is a risky move to invest all my savings in this real estate project during this unstable period of the economy so I am _ for anything

Key: A

game (adj) = willing to do things that are new, difficult or risky

Had I not thought it would just be a child’s _ and hadn’t seriously revised for

it, I would have passed the exam

Key: B

a child’s play = sth that is very easy

The school should _ regulations to implement gender equity education, and promulgate them

on first acquaintance = when you first meet sb

The dealer wanted $400, I wanted to pay $300, and $350 was the final price after we decided to split the _

Key: C

split the difference = take the average of two proposed amounts

You shouldn’t have criticised him ìn front of his friends It was extremely

_ of you

A insensitive B insensible C unsentimental D discordant

Key: A

insensitive (adj) = not caring or realizing how other people feel

You should be cautious when getting involved and test the _ before

de facto (adv) = in a way that exists as a fact although it may not be legally accepted

14 Despite Mary’s talents, Mary’s mother still forced her to become an ordinary _ worker, confining her to the office

A clerical B white-collar C clergy D back-room

Key: A

clerical (adj) = connected with office work

Mary attempted to _ herself with her new boss by volunteering to take on extra work and even leaving the office later than everybody else

You had better ask your tattoo artist to provide you _ instructions (CARE)The President’s car was escorted by motorcycle _ on his way to the Queen’s palace (RIDE)

Unfortunately, his _ has prevented him from taking part in this debate I hope

he will soon recover and be with us again (DISPOSE)

Key:

DISCREDITABLE (adj) = causing or likely to cause a loss of respect for a person, group,

or idea

EXTRAMARITAL (adj) = happening outside marriage

AFTERCARE (adj) = care or treatment given to someone after they leave hospital, prisonetc

OUTRIDERS

outrider (n) = a person who rides a motorcycle or a horse in front of or next to the vehicle

of an important person in order to give protection

5 INDISPOSITION (n) = a slight illness

TEST 10 Part 1.

On the threshold of adulthood, it is normal for a teenager to go through a period of

_ with uncertainty and many worries dominating their minds

A apprehension B attenuation C capitulation D seizure

Key: A

apprehension (n) = the act of capturing or arresting somebody, usually by the police

3 Galileo's ideas were well in _ of the age in which he lived

Key: C

in advance (of sth) = more developed than somebody/something else

The jazz _ has played in 7 countries in Asia and Vietnam is going to be their next destination

A assemble B ensemble C congregation D association

a chorus of something = the sound of a lot of people expressing approval or disapproval

at the same time

I _ that learning Chemistry is hard, if you try harder, I believe you will manage to at least pass the exam!

8 The cliff was nearly _ and impossible to climb

A perpendicular B perpetual C upstanding D erectile

Key: A

perpendicular (adj) = at an angle of 90° to a horizontal line or surface

There is no need to have a _ I will clear this mess when I am done and return you your tidy living room

Key: B

to have a fit = to become very upset

I got first-aid treatment down to a(n) _ after working in the Emergency Room for a year

Key: C

to have/get something down to a science = to have perfected something through routine and repetition

When I heard that he wanted to organize a party in his 250-square-feet apartment, I knew his plan was going to be dead in the _.

Key: A

dead in the water = fails or has little chance of succeeding

What really exists and happens in Area 51 is still _ in mystery and attracts debate

blood and gore = violence scenes

15 I never tell my sister anything because I know she will definitely _ it out

Key: B

blurt out = To say something unexpectedly, often at an inopportune time or with the wrong audience (as of a private or secret matter)

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