2 . Directions: Choose the word or expression which is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each sentence: Note that there is one word more than you need.

1. Old photos seem quaint to us today.
2. She had to alter her clothes after losing weight.
3. Tension between them reached such point that they barely spoke.
4. As a matter of fact, nothing could alter the course of history.
5. After a gap of 30 years, the custom was reintroduced.
6. Do you think you are fit to look after a child?
7. Mother was filled with anger at the sight of the disorder in the room.
8. Is it possible for me to stretch my weekend into mini summer vacation?
9. He felt that he simply couldn't endure her any longer.