The seminars Thomas attended really ____ his knowledge and helped him become better at his work.

The chemical element ____ is said to have been named after the Greek goddess Iris.

A great number of shops were forced to close down when their sales _____.

The smoke and ash from the volcano _____ the sun.

The USA sent the first ____, Sputnik 1 and Explorer 1, into space in 1957 and 1958.

The factory _____ around the world have affected everybody's lives.

Her whole family tried to ____ Joanna from quitting her job.

The soldiers' _____ was to ensure peace and bring back those who had been captured.

The company decided to launch a more aggressive advertising campaign in an attempt to _____ increased profits.

Changes to union contract law had serious _____ for workers who had little to bargain with as individuals.

Accepting the job abroad was a ______ for Christine; She would be making more money but she would be away from her loved ones.

Harriet ____ to become a teacher instead of taking over the family business.

Companies that support stem cell research are proud to be _____ of scientific progress.

Although James never likes cartoons, he went to the cinema to see 'Helicopters' _____.

Can you please explain this Maths equation to me in _____ terms?

Psychological _____ has helped the police arrest quite a few criminals.

Ann's sleeping _____ was attributed by her doctors to the anxiety she experienced at work.

The budget for the new _____ by the management.

Research in medicine should be ____ by government funds so as to remain unbiased.

The whole meeting today _____ finding ways to reduce the company's expenses.

There has been an _____ increase in the unemployment rate amongst young people.

Even in the most routine operations, there are ______ complications.

It's quite common for different shops and cafes to ____ up around universities, hospitals and libraries.

The scientific team decided to _____ with its research on mammals.

The ____ state of my grandfather's health really worries me.

Being on the _____ of adulthood, seventeen-year-olds are difficult to handle.

Nick's job was good, but he knew he had no immediate _____ of getting a promotion.

Although Michael had some ______ at first, he finally accepted the promotion offered to him.

Even the slightest decrease in tourism can have serious _____ on a Mediterranean country's economy.

The mapping of the DNA is of great _____ as it can lead to the cure of many fatal diseases.