Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The team's victory was widely reported in the national and international press.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The security system employs _______ recognition technology to grant access authorised personnel.

She was _______ such a talented singer that she won the singing competition easily.

The children played together _______ they had known each other for years.

I think punishment for poaching animals is not as _______ it should be.

If we _______ vulnerable species from extinction, we will help preserve biodiversity

Despite the publisher's efforts, the book didn't get as much ______ as expected.

Television is different from radio in that it broadcasts both audio and ______ content.