210. It is generally known that New York is a city for and a center for _____ odd bits of information.
A) veterans
B) victims
C) pedestrians
D) eccentrics

211. High grades are supposed to _____ academic ability, but John's actual performance did not confirm this.
A) certify
B) clarify
C) classify
D) notify

212. In spite of the _____ , it seemed that many of the invited guests would still show up.
A) deviation
B) distinction
C) controversy
D) comparison

213. The relatives of those killed in the crash got together to seek _____.
A) premium
B) compensation
C) repayment
D) refund

214. At first everything went well with the project but recently we have had a number of _____ with the machinery.
A) disturbances
B) setbacks
C) outputs
D) distortions

215. He tried to hide his _____ patch by sweeping his hair over to one side.
A) barren
B) bare
C) bald
D) bleak

216. The old couple now still _____ for their beloved son, 30 years after his death.
A) cherish
B) groan
C) immerse
D) mourn

217. Coffee is the _____ of this district and brings local farmers a lot of money.
A) majority
B) staple
C) spice
D) elite