The engine of the ship was _____ and the coming typhoon added to the helplessness of the crew at sea.
| A．out of order | B．out of shape |
| C．out of question | D．out of place |
This watch is _____ to all the other watches on the market.
| A．superior | B．advantageous | C．super | D．beneficial |
Arrogance and pride are similar in meaning, but there is _____ difference between them.
| A．a submerged | B．an indecisive |
| C．an indistinct | D．a subtle |
We made plans for a visit but _____ difficulties with the car prevented it.
| A．consequent | B．subordinate |
| C．substantial | D．subsequent |
He didn't _____ what I read because his mind was on something else.
| A．hold on | B．catch on | C．take in | D．get over |
. Scientists have to work hard to keep _____ with modern discoveries and developments.
| A．company | B．track | C．touch | D．pace |