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- 4. When Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were unable to pay the rent on time, their landlord threatened to _____ them _____ onto the street. (to force someone to leave)
- 6. Nobody believed the Senator's explanation for a moment. They all knew he had _____ it _____. (to invent an explanation for something)
- 8. At the age of 38 he _____ the post of President, but lacked sufficient experience to be taken seriously. (to apply for a job in politics, competing against other people for the same job)
- 12. Radical measures introduced by the college authorities did not _____ a genuine reform of the system. (to combine to produce a particular result or effect)
- 15. Parents often struggle to _____ enough money to pay for their children's education. (to keep or save something from a larger amount in order to use it later for a particular purpose)
- 16. Most people will _____ a stressful job if the money is good enough. (to tolerate something which is not very pleasant)
- 18. After several guests had _____ food poisoning, public health inspectors were called to the hotel. (to become ill with a particular illness)
- 19. People who use credit cards unwisely can easily _____ debts of thousands of dollars every month. (to make debts go up quickly)
- 22. Accommodations in some cities are so expensive that some people cannot even afford to _____ the 8 weeks' deposit that is required. (to make a deposit)
- 24. Once the equipment has been _____, it is surprisingly difficult to put it back together again. (to separate an object into pieces)
- 25. The revolution was a long, bitter affair which _____ neighbor _____ neighbor. (to cause two people or groups to fight each other, even though they were in a friendly relationship before)
- 27. The two sides are currently _____ talks which they hope will end the dispute. (to take part in a particular activity, especially something that takes a lot of time and effort)
- 30. The two men didn't _____ each other at first, but over the next year they became the best of friends. (to begin to like someone or something)
- 31. Our money is _____ quickly, and if we don't act soon, it will be too late. (to use all of something and not have any left)
- 32. Children often _____ one of their parents, either in their mannerisms or in the way they look. (to resemble)
- 33. It has always been my ambition to _____ show business. (to start to have success in your career or an area of activity)
- 37. When I was at school, some teachers unfairly _____ children who eschewed sport for more creative interests and pastimes. (to choose someone to attack or criticize)
- 38. His popularity _____ the fact that he was born in the area. (to be caused by something)
- 39. Some students can be very creative with the reasons they give for not _____ their assignments on time. (to give something to a person in authority)
- 40. A lot of applicants expressed an interest in the job, but only a handful _____ for the interview. (to arrive for a meeting, appointment, etc.)
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- 1. The results of new rules will start to _____ next month, by which time we should all have familiarized ourselves with the system. (informal: to start to have an effect)
- 2. Her discovery _____ a chain of events that surprised everyone involved. (to cause a situation or a series of events to happen)
- 3. It's often a good idea to _____ some money for a “rainy day”. (to save money)
- 5. He _____ the job that was offered to him, even though he was desperate for the money. (to refuse something which is offered)
- 7. The group plans to _____ an import business by the end of the year. (to start something such as a business or organization)
- 9. Although many companies offer their employees a pension plan, many decide to _____ of the program and make their own arrangements. (to decide not to take part in something)
- 10. For years women were _____ the political process. (to not be allowed to do something or not be allowed to be involved in something)
- 11. Major spending is required to _____ substantial improvement in housing. (to make something happen, especially to cause changes in a situation)
- 13. After _____ expenditure and inflation, profits were very low. (to include a particular amount when you calculate something)
- 14. At the auction, the painting _____ for an incredible $60 million. (to be sold for a particular amount of money)
- 16. The project will succeed unless someone decides to _____ at the last minute. (to stop being involved in an activity, event or situation)
- 17. Nothing can _____ the damage caused as a result of his actions. (to take the place of something that has been lost or damaged, or to compensate for something bad that has happened)
- 20. They were reluctant to make changes, but we managed to _____ them _____. (to persuade somebody)
- 21. After _____ a few unexpected difficulties, they decided to scrap the project. (to stop because something is in the way)
- 23. Doctors and medical experts were unable to _____ why some people survived the virus and others didn't. (to understand or know the reason for something)
- 26. Technology is moving at such a fast pace it is no longer possible to _____ all the latest developments. (to understand or assimilate information)
- 28. Air pollution can _____ asthma and other chest diseases in those most vulnerable. (to start)
- 29. Nobody was _____ by the government's false figures on unemployment. (to be fooled or tricked)
- 34. One of the best ways to get fit is to _____ a sport or activity. (to start doing something regularly as a habit)
- 35. Despite massive promotion by the tourist board, it took a long time for tourism to _____ again after the terrorist attacks. (to improve, to get better)
- 36. The plans were _____ while we waited for a decision from the management. (to cause a delay or make someone late)