No. 1 Mr. Abbot had ------- selling his property and had to lower the price. (A) money (B) pain (C) minor (D) trouble No. 2 Please ------- Ms. Underwood that no one has received their paychecks yet. (A) accept (B) notify (C) deliver (D) perceive No. 3 The current administration is determined to push ------- structural reforms even in areas where vested interests have been protected. (A) forward (B) for (C) in (D) against No. 4 To put it -------, Mr. Gooch's invention turned out to be absolute rubbish, much to the disappointment of the company's executives. (A) plainly (B) partially (C) particularly (D) pointedly No. 5 It was shocking news that Silverstone Corporation was fined for committing ------- and substantial violations of federal law. (A) serious (B) seriousness (C) seriously (D) serious-minded No. 6 The CEO regretfully accepted Ms. Hudson's -------. (A) intention (B) regulation (C) resignation (D) quotation No. 7 Dada Motors's ------- for participation in the study of mobility in the aging society is still under discussion. (A) responsibility (B) accountability (C) disability (D) eligibility No. 8 The decision to merger San Jose Electronics was made ------- the objections of the faction led by Vice President Noah Gordon. (A) along (B) over (C) in (D) for No. 9 I can ensure that there is ------- I wouldn't do for the success of this project. (A) anything (B) everything (C) nothing (D) something No. 10 Josh is worried that his wife often works to the ------- of exhaustion. (A) pointing (B) points (C) point (D) pointed