Question

1. hesitating in a time of crisis can often lead to failure.

(a) broadening
(b) creating
(c) leaving
(d) pausing

1. applicants who insist on falsifying information ruin the process for everyone.

(a) fabricating
(b) listing
(c) furthering
(d) taking on

1. hollow most nearly means

(a) dangerous
(b) potent
(c) empty
(d) superb

Explanation:

For question 7, "hesitating" means pausing or delaying action, so "pausing" is the closest in meaning. For question 8, "falsifying" means fabricating or making - up false information. For question 9, "hollow" means having a cavity or being empty inside, so "empty" is the most appropriate synonym.

Answer:

1. D. pausing
2. A. fabricating
3. C. empty