I must brush ....... on my Italian before I go to Rome.

David burst ........ with Mrs Johnson hot on his heels.

The article was ......... for publication.

The score was level until a last-minute goal ........ it for us.

The car skidded, turned over and burst ........ flames.

He spoke through .........teeth.

The road was ........ with traffic in both directions.

To minimize ............, I work with my back to the window.

His enemies engineered his ...........

The main .......... to such a holiday is the cost.

She did cause her a great ............. by concealing the truth.

She wrinkled her nose in ............

He claimed that he had not acted .............

She didn't answer ..........., but sat silently for a few moments.

I had new clothes, a new hairstyle-the whole ..........

They suffered .......... during the war.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

I bumped ......... him on the way out.

I feel ........... unwell this morning.

Her training has equipped her to act .......... in a crisis.

This is the most ........... guide I have read.

We received a ............bottle of wine.

We are all much too ........... about the quality of our water-supply.

He burst ......... laughing.

His hands were ......... together in prayer.

I suppose, it is just ......... that she might have helped him escape.