VOA Special English Vocabulary Test

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1.		ad. to, in or at a higher position or value
		skin
		up
		we
		enjoy

2.		v. to protect or give protection to
		shelter
		extreme
		climate
		few

3.		n. the substance, substances or matter of which something is made or from which something can be made, such as wood, cloth or stone; anything that can be made into something else
		material
		wheat
		provide
		wind

4.		n. a group of ministers that helps lead a government
		military
		smell
		cabinet
		decide

5.		n. any instrument or device designed to help one do work
		democracy
		tool
		liberal
		light

6.		n. a room or building where business or work is done; a public position to which one is elected or appointed
		plan
		explain
		office
		frighten

7.		ad. of or having to do with a national or central government
		federal
		necessary
		pay
		pig

8.		n. land; the earth's surface
		wreckage
		stay
		ground
		cost

9.		v. to be on water without sinking; to move or be moved gently on water or through air
		mayor
		float
		prove
		grind

10.		n. the time between when the sun goes down and when it rises, when there is little or no light
		terror
		kiss
		capital
		night