471. The typist made no effort to be ________ ; she double-spaced the first and third letter, then single-spaced the second, fourth, and fifth letters.
(A) consistent
(B) prompt
(C) amicable
(D) courteous
(E) considerate
472. The villagers fortified the town hall, hoping this improvised ________ could ________ them from the guerrilla raids.
(A) stronghold ... alienate
(B) refuge ... distinguish
(C) bastion ... protect
(D) venture ... intimidate
(E) disguise ... safeguard
473. The younger members of the company resented the domineering and ________ manner of the office manager.
(A) urbane
(B) prudent
(C) convivial
(D) imperious
(E) objective
474. Their married life was not ________ since it was fraught with bitter fighting and arguments.
(A) nubile
(B) tranquil
(C) obvious
(D) cogent
(E) imminent
475. There are too many ________ and not enough serious workers.
(A) sycophants
(B) kleptomaniacs
(C) novices
(D) dilettantes
(E) zealots
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