While exports are reasonably robust, domestic consumption remains moribund —a sign of the country’s common anxiety about the future.  

A. stagnant                                                 

B. moving

C. dynamic                                                

D. motivated 

If that happens, the backlash from Mr. Obama’s supporters could be fearful. 

A. support                                                  

B. backing

C. deduction                                               

D. opposition

The concept that we can turn this around right now is patently ridiculous.  

A. patiently                                                 

B. rightly

C. pervasively                                             

D. obviously 

To move the Japanese government, Washington must move an entire nation. 

A. remove                                                  

B. touch

C. influence                                                

D. change  

Even during buoyant economic growth, unemployment remains as high as 10%. 

A. slow                                                      

B. vigorous

C. floating                                                  

D. slackening