TOEFL Vocabulary - Do you know these words?

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There are vocabulary words which appear regularly on the TOEFL exam. Put the following 10 words in the correct sentences.

demonstrate
reaction
criteria
minorities
technology
philosophy
removed
sex
compensation
sequence

1. The _____________ of the child cannot be known until about 4 months into the pregnancy.
2. The researchers want to __________________ the treatment's effectiveness.
3. After years of losing money, the company _________________ its CEO.
4. Hiring _______________ is often linked to higher profits.
5. Our yearly evaluation is based on what ________________?
6. The workers taking early retirement will receive a ___________________ package.
7. What was the staff's _________________ to the new budget?
8. The ________________ department is hosting an open debate in November.
9. ___________________ is advancing rapidly in almost all areas of life.
10. The double-helix __________________ of DNA was discovered by Watson and Crick.

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1. The sex of the child cannot be known until about 4 months into the pregnancy.
2. The researchers want to demonstrate the treatment's effectiveness.
3. After years of losing money, the company removed its CEO.
4. Hiring minorities is often linked to higher profits.
5. Our yearly evaluation is based on what criteria?
6. The workers taking early retirement will receive a compensation package.
7. What was the staff's reaction to the new budget?
8. The philosophy department is hosting an open debate in November.
9. Technology is advancing rapidly in almost all areas of life.
10. The double-helix sequence of DNA was discovered by Watson and Crick.

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