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The idiom "raining cats and dogs" means it is raining very heavily or pouring rain. This is a common English expression used to describe intense rainfall.

The phrase "Your guess is as good as mine" means that the speaker has no idea or knowledge about the answer, indicating uncertainty or lack of information.

The phrase "gave me the cold shoulder" means to deliberately ignore someone or show them indifference, which matches option D, "ignored me." The other options do not accurately reflect this idiomatic meaning.

The phrase 'It was so nice _____ them' is correctly completed with the preposition 'of' to form 'It was so nice of them.' This is a common English expression used to indicate that someone has done something kind or considerate. The preposition 'to' would require a verb following it (e.g., 'It was so nice to see them'), so it is not correct to complete the phrase as given without additional words. Therefore, 'of' is the correct choice here.

An escarpment is a steep slope or long cliff that forms as a result of erosion or faulting and separates two relatively level areas of differing elevations. Therefore, 'cliff' is the correct synonym.

In the sentence 'I am sick,' the word 'am' functions as a verb, specifically the first person singular present tense of the verb 'to be.'

The correct preposition to use with 'accustomed' is 'to'. The phrase should be 'He is accustomed to hot weather.' The other options are incorrect prepositions in this context.

The phrase 'wasting your time' is the correct idiomatic expression meaning spending time on something unproductive. The other options do not fit idiomatically in this context.

The word "glare" means to stare angrily or fiercely, and "scowl" similarly means to frown or look angry, making it a synonym. The other options do not convey this meaning.

When changing direct speech to indirect speech, the present perfect tense 'have written' changes to past perfect 'had written' to maintain the sequence of tenses. Option C correctly reflects this change.

The correct answer is 'While' because it appropriately connects two simultaneous actions: studying English and watching a drama. 'While' indicates that both actions happened at the same time, which fits the sentence context.

The word "labor" means work or effort, and its antonym is "rest," which means to cease work or relax. Among the options, "rest" is the correct opposite of "labor."

The word "Crucifixion" refers to a method of execution, so the closest synonym among the options is "execution." The other options do not relate to the meaning of crucifixion.

The word "tremulous" means shaking or quivering slightly, which is synonymous with "trembling." The other options do not share this meaning.

The phrase requires an indefinite article before 'known as Prince' to indicate an unspecified person. 'A man known as Prince' is grammatically correct, whereas 'The man' implies a specific person already known, which does not fit the sentence context.

The correct preposition to use with 'persisted' in this context is 'in'. The phrase 'persist in' means to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action, which fits the sentence meaning.

The word "fecund" means fertile or capable of producing abundant offspring or vegetation, which aligns with the synonym "fruitful." The other options do not share this meaning.

The sentence compares two cooks, so the correct word to refer to the previous one is 'former'. 'Former' means the first of two mentioned, while 'latter' means the second. 'Current' and 'instant' do not fit the context.

The idiom "off and on" means "sometimes" or "occasionally," but among the options, "sometimes" (D) is the most accurate and commonly used equivalent. "Occasionally" (C) is close but less commonly used in this context. Therefore, "sometimes" is the best choice.

The word 'effluvium' refers to an unpleasant or harmful odor or discharge. Its antonym is 'fragrance,' which means a pleasant smell, making option C the correct choice.

The word "civil" can mean "relating to the public or citizens," making "public" a suitable synonym in this context. The other options do not share this meaning.

The word "gainsay" means to deny or contradict. Its antonym would be to admit or own up to something. Among the options, "own" best fits as the antonym of "gainsay."

The passive voice of 'The people elected him Mayor' correctly changes the object 'him' to the subject 'He' and includes the agent 'by the people.' Option B, 'He was elected Mayor by the people,' is grammatically correct and preserves the original meaning.

The passive voice of 'The box can contain no more' is 'No more can be contained in this box.' This correctly shifts the focus from the subject 'the box' to the object 'no more' while maintaining the modal verb 'can' and the negative meaning.

The word "dearth" means a scarcity or lack of something. Its antonym is "abundance," which means a large quantity or plenty of something. Therefore, option C is the correct antonym.