每日一测:托福备考词汇训练(18)

　　1. Fluoride deters tooth decay by reducing the growth of bacteria that destroy tooth enamel.

　　[A] refutes [B] overwhelms [C] inhibits [D] loosens

　　2. The situation is bound to deteriorate.

　　[A] occur [B] continue [C] worsen [D] improve

　　3. I cannot endure listening to that any longer.

　　[A] stand [B] last [C] take [D] wear

　　4. He refused to see anyone and remained a hermit to the end of his life.

　　[A] heretic [B] fugitive [C] recluse [D] veteran

　　5. Many painters and writers live in the artists' havens of Taos and Santa Fe, cities that are rich in New Mexico's ethnic heritage.

　　[A] wealth [B] inspiration [C] variety [D] tradition

　　Keys: CCACD

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