下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有下划线，请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。
1、 The weath.er is a constant subjet of conversation in Britain.
A.question
B.problem
C.tide
D.topic
2、 The best olive oil is obtained from olives that are harvested just after they ripen.
A.preserved
B.squeezed
C.sorted
D.gathered
3、 The meaning is still obscure.
A.transparent
B.vague
C.alien
D.significant
4、 " What a juicy morsel it is!
A.tidbit
B.savory
C.gossip
D.steak
5、 Dumped waste might contaminate water supplies.
A.destroy
B.decrease
C.pollute
D.delay
6、 You startled me when you shouted.
A.threateneD
B.frighteneD
C.interrupteD
D.troubled
7、 If no one objects, Mr. Ben will be the next chairman.
A.disagrees
B.approves
C.rejects
D.refuses
8、 As both a religion and a social force, Puritanism has made a widespread influence in the United States.
A.a far-reaching
B.a disturbing
C.an annoying
D.a favorable
9、 Please give my best wishes to your family.
A.notices
B.attention
C.regards
D.cares
10、 She was one of the leading writers in her age.
A.successful
B.maior
C.outstanding
D.musical
11、 This is not typical of English, but is a feature of the Chinese langu.age.
A.particular
B.characteristiC
C.remarkable
D.idiomatic
12、 Knowing that I had been out of work now, they were unwilling to lend me money.
A.unhappy
B.ready
C.prepared
D.reluctant
13、 The travelers were ready to enjoy the spectacular tidal waves when suddenly a thick fog came up and obscured the whole scene.
A.blurreD
B.belittleD
C.banneD
D.collapsed
14、 Her life is becoming more diverse.
A.generous
B.humorous
C.varied
D.romantic
15、 Steve is deliberately staying away from the meeting to show his disapproval of the proposal.
A.sufficiently
B.noticeably
C.intentionally
D.absolutely