16. This is what you should bear in mind: Don't _____ a salary increase before you actually get it.
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17. The ship's generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated _____ instead of mechanically.
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/ N7 H/ Q5 V7 E7 S& y18. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn't ______ her grip on my arm.
1 |% U" t* z, {# g2 YA) loosen B) remove C) relieve D) dismiss
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3 i A4 \- G8 @) d$ m. z20. Mrs. Smith was so ______ about everything that no servants could please her.2 t; y7 p# d \( @+ Y& N" p2 i7 D
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