groundbreaking (research, method etc.)=

excel (v) =

excavation (n) =

reputation (n) =

The University of York is ............ amonst the best in the UK.

These ....................... plastic bags cannot be ripped or torn easily

She .................... some of her paintings at the local arts festival.

The ................ in the ring was a ruby.

Family and friends were present for the ............. . They all wore black and people were crying a lot for her husband's loss.

The Roman ................... was amongst the most powerful and magnificent ones.

Due to a surgical ................, she's lost the use of her left arm.

The teacher gives an ........................ at the end of every lesson.

Henry didn't like the present his mother bought him, so he took it back to the shop for a .............. .

It's a good idea to .................... before you buy a new car.

The widow's ............... at her husband's funeral was obvious.

The store ................ the phone for one year.

What should I do after I've already tried all the most common methods of ....................? My headphones still don't work!

Maria has a very ........................ schedule at work. She can clock in and out whatever time she wants.

We didn't hire an .................... decorator – they were all too expensive.

My uncle is responsible for the ................... of the building. Once a year he has to paint the exterior of the building and do any necessary repairs.

This sponge ................. more water than the orther one.