Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

The association of downtown with the harbor evokes the origin of American cities via great sailing ships plying oceanic trading routes.

A number of scientists around the world are now investigating a phenomenon called synaesthesia that may affect as (26) _______ as one in 2,000 people

The last time I met him was 5 years ago.

What is the best title of the passage?

Using renewable energy sources is a sustainable way to ________ carbon emissions.

Although a deal has been agreed, it is not yet ________.

The professor's lecture on quantum physics was disrupted by the continual interruptions

A                      B

from the rowdy students, which made it difficult for the other attendees to fully comprehend the 

        C             D

complex concepts.