下面共有15个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1个与划线部分意义最相近的词或短语。
1 Mary has blended the ingredients.
A mixed
B made
C cooked
D eaten
2 They agreed to modify their policy.
A clarify
B change
C define
D develop
3 The economy continued to exhibit signs of decline in September.
A play
B send
C show
D tell
4 A notably short man, he plays basketball with his staff several times a week.
A practically
B considerably
C remarkably
D completely
5 The dentist has decided to extract her bad tooth.
A take out
B repair
C push in
D dig
6 It is absurd to predict that the sun will not rise tomorrow.
A ridiculous
B funny
C odd
D foolish
7 A lot of people could fall ill after drinking contaminated water.
A muddled
B polluted
C mixed
D troubled
8 The room is dim and quiet.
A tiny
B pleasant
C dark
D agreeable
9 The index is the government's chief gauge of future economic activity.
A measure
B opinion
C evaluation
D decision
10 It's prudent to start any exercise program gradually at first.
A workable
B sensible
C possible
D feasible
11 He is renowned for his skill.
A remembered
B recommended
C praised
D well-known
12 You have to be patient if you want to sustain your position.
A maintain
B establish
C acquire
D support
13 She stood there, trembling with fear.
A jumping
B crying
C swaying
D shaking
14 Medical facilities are being upgraded.
A renewed
B repaired
C improved
D increased
15 Mary looked pale and weary.
A gloomy
B ugly
C silly
D exhausted
