1. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____. (110年四等考題) 


2. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree. (103年四等考題) 


3. A _____ broke into the dormitory last night and stole several cell phones. (103年四等考題) 


4. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly. (103年四等考題) 


5. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits. (111年四等考題) 


6. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home. (112年四等考題) 


7. The all-inclusive tours offered by the new travel agency _____. (105年四等考題) 


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


9. Fifteen minutes of _____ walking a day is a highly recommended exercise for your health. (103年四等考題) 


10. A _____ of the king appears in the new coinage. (112年四等考題) 


11. Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time. (111年四等考題) 


12. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors. (112年三等考題) 


13. The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show's poor rating, so he decided to invite as many _____ as he could to join the show. (107年三等考題) 


14. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country.  (104年三等考題) 


15. When something goes wrong, people sometimes try to make an innocent person a _____ so that they can blame that person for what happened.  (102年三等考題) 


16. 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) 


17. My grandfather was known for his _____ to his friends and associates, always more than willing to help them in whatever way he could. (108年四等考題) 


18. 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) 


19. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park. (112年四等考題) 


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


21. The network has scheduled to provide _____ coverage of the debate for the presidential candidates at 3pm today. (104年四等考題) 


22. We were _____ after a long day of canoeing, so the roasted chicken over the campfire smelled heavenly.  (111年三等考題) 


23. When traveling along the coast, we _____ across the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historical site. (110年三等考題) 


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


25. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster. (112年三等考題) 


26. Though we have discovered and named more than one million species, tens of millions of animals and plants have yet to be _____. (109年四等考題) 


27. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax. (104年四等考題) 


28. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community. (104年四等考題) 


29. As Kate gazed at the crystal clear _____, she saw a bird dive into the water to catch a small shrimp. (106年三等考題) 


30. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one. (110年三等考題) 


31. 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) 


32. Several reviewers considered Cooper's study to be well-designed and well-conducted, while others remained _____ about some of the data used in the study.  (103年三等考題) 


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


34. One of the more frightening _____ of avalanches is that people can be covered by a deep layer of snow, unable to escape. (109年四等考題) 


35. The government does not have to worry about the morality of the people; it is the people who need to be concerned with the _____ of the government.  (103年三等考題) 


36. The beauty of the island is _____; it has a long beach with pure white sand and green palm trees. (105年四等考題) 


37. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit.  (104年三等考題) 


38. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors. (112年四等考題) 


39. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error. (109年四等考題) 


40. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst. (106年四等考題) 


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


42. 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) 


43. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard.  (103年三等考題) 


44. 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) 


45. 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) 


46. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street. (112年四等考題) 


47. Playing basketball is a popular form of _____ among young people. (106年三等考題) 


48. 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) 


49. 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) 


50. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life. (111年四等考題)