7. His report was attacked as a gross______ of the truth.

  A. retort                                                         B. illusion

 C. resolution                                                    D. distortion

 8 . His success is a classic case of thrifty and ______businessmen.

  A. crafty                                                         B. shrewd

 C . tricky                                                          D. cunning

 9 . He interpreted her condemnation of recent political development as an______ criticism of the govemment.

 A. implicit                                                       B. explicit

 C.impatient                                                       D.explored

 10. When someone is angry because they recognize an abuse being committed to another person, that is ______ anger.

 A. jealous                                                         B. ridiculous

 C. contemptible                                               D. justifiable

 11. Many large companies seem totally _________ about the environment.

 A. unbent                                                         B. unbalanced

 C. unconcerned                                               D. unconnected

 12. You'll never finish the job if you ____________over details.

 A. fuss                                                              B. mess

 C. boss                                                             D. miss

13 .Instructors should ______ new movements before letting the class try them.

 A. demolish                                          &nbs