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Could you give the synonym of "opportunity" here?



 
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Could you give the synonym of "opportunity" here? #1 (permalink) Sat Jun 23, 2007 16:14 pm   Could you give the synonym of "opportunity" here?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #293 "Economics Questions test (1)", question 8

Whether it's a natural resource or not, every possible use of a resource is called an ..........

(a) opportunity
(b) shortage
(c) costs

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #293 "Economics Questions test (1)", answer 8

Whether it's a natural resource or not, every possible use of a resource is called an opportunity.

Correct answer: (a) opportunity

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Could you give the synonym of "opportunity" here?

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Could you give the synonym of "opportunity" here? #2 (permalink) Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:57 am   Could you give the synonym of "opportunity" here?
 

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This seems to be a rather specialized use of the word, Lolita. 'Possible use' seems closer than any other word that occurs to me. 'Potential' is close, but is uncountable.
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