1. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies. (107年三等考題) 


2. Ted unexpectedly gave his mother a handmade cake, which delighted her because it was _____ and heart-warming.  (111年四等考題) 


3. The writer has     himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics. (113年四等考題) 


4. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure. (109年三等考題) 


5. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream. (111年四等考題) 


6. World Trade Organization rules required Taiwan to open its markets to price-competitive _____ including food items. (109年四等考題) 


7. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood. (108年四等考題) 


8. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.”  (104年三等考題) 


9. The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____. (111年四等考題) 


10. The doctor says to the patient that, with proper _____, he can expect to live a normal lifespan. (105年四等考題) 


11. The thick forest used to be     filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky. (114年四等考題) 


12. The directive aims to ensure that persons of a particular religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation do not suffer from _____. (109年三等考題) 


13. Our manager often meditates for about twenty minutes right in his office; afterwards, one could clearly see that he has this _____ look on his face. (110年三等考題) 


14. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his     chores. (114年四等考題) 


15. Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation. (111年四等考題) 


16. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens. (112年四等考題) 


17. The fatal car accident _____ the lives of four young men, all just in their early twenties. (106年三等考題) 


18. The Heads of delegations which had no special     were treated just like all the crew members. (113年四等考題) 


19. Following workplace etiquette rules can ensure that we don't accidentally     our colleagues or clients. (113年四等考題) 


20. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before.  (104年三等考題) 


21. The witness offered an     description of the killer and that helped the police a lot. (113年四等考題) 


22. Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double _____ of age and cognitive disability. (109年三等考題) 


23. As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role.  (111年四等考題) 


24. India's     will soon exceed that of China around the middle of 2023 because of its increasing birth rate. (113年四等考題) 


25. What are some of the things in life that you have trouble _____ and try every means to prevent them from happening? (103年四等考題) 


26. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment. (112年四等考題) 


27. The inspector general told policemen to be polite with people and     urged citizens to show respect to law enforcers. (113年三等考題) 


28. In the business world, you can usually tell what kind of a person you are speaking to by the kind of jobs they are doing or the _____ they have in their organizations. (106年四等考題) 


29. High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular _____ and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more. (109年三等考題) 


30. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race. (103年四等考題) 


31. The president, hailing a “new era” to bring hopes to his people in the country, was _____ last month. (111年三等考題) 


32. _____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world. (111年四等考題) 


33. Doctor Wong is promoted because he has done an excellent job of supervising the medical _____. (108年三等考題) 


34. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other. (103年四等考題) 


35. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners. (112年四等考題) 


36. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively     the spread of the infectious disease. (114年四等考題) 


37. Legend has it that a crystal ball helps the Gypsy fortune teller _____ the future. (109年四等考題) 


38. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place. (112年三等考題) 


39. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies. (107年四等考題) 


40. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman. (108年四等考題) 


41. Social media can be used to bring attention to the     of natural resources to secure support for protecting the environment. (114年四等考題) 


42. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog. (108年四等考題) 


43. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it. (111年四等考題) 


44. The teacher encourages her students to     through picture books at the school library to find their favorite stories. (114年四等考題) 


45. It is important to be careful with our personal information; otherwise, we may become a victim of     fraud. (113年四等考題) 


46. If tickets are still     , I plan to attend the concert next weekend. (114年四等考題) 


47. Furniture sold online may be cheaper but often needs to be _____ by the customers themselves. (106年四等考題) 


48. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white? (112年四等考題) 


49. Dead fish starting to     have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible. (114年四等考題) 


50. The     of the ecosystem in the wetlands helped to revitalize the natural habitat for wildlife. (114年三等考題)