After taking back the occupied village, the first thing the soldiers did was to _____ the enemy's surveillance equipment.

Teachers can not be dismissed for insubordination unless they ____ violate reasonable school rules.

Sarah had to face the _____ of having to ask her parents for money when she lost her job.

He insists upon ______ to every rule, no matter how silly it might have been.

Richmond disappeared in very ______ circumstances, and no trace of him has ever been found.

We believe in investing in scientific research because it _____ the quality of our lives.

I don't _____ his behaviour, but I can understand why he wanted revenge on his daughter's attacker.

For years Dieter had _____ resources away from the army and into his own pocket.

Sales increased last year despite the ______ economic environment.

A ______ number of houses were damaged by the floods and the government has declared a state of emergency.

With her _____ and good looks, she's sure to be a success.

I can't get the comb through all of these _____ in your hair.

Here are some ready comments if somebody tries to ______ during your presentation. They should make them stop.

The goal of the new teacher is to encourage to develop ______ reading skills.

Their response to my idea was only ______ and I don't think I managed to convince them.

Your table _____ are awful - don't you know how to use a knife and fork?

I hope the board will forgive the _____ of my survey, but I didn't have enough time to prepare it.

I cannot stress enough the _____ of the situation. We have to reach to a decision even if it takes us all night.

These untidy wounds are about 50 times more likely to get ______ than tidy ones.

Please write your name, address, and ______ in the spaces below.