'I can't believe how bad this is!' she said, apalled ___ the situation.
at
We are ____ to beat the rival team at the match. (not: going/planning)
eager / bound / sure / certain
My girls always fool ____ when they need to go to bed. They joke and play too much!
around
accurate
accurarcy, accurately, inaccurate, inaccuracy, inaccurately
eager
keen, zealous
They were ashamed ___ the fact that she had cheated on the exam. However, they didn't tell the teacher.
of
_______ to popular belief, a desert can be very cold.
Contrary
The accident on the street really ____ me up after I saw it.
shook
save
safe, safety, safely, unsafe, unsafely
important
significant, major, crucial, paramount
Despite being young, their team captain was more than capable ___ leading the team.
of
He decided to ..................out of the trip.
pull
The situation is getting ___ of hand. We need to speak to the police before it gets worse.
out
need
needless, needlessly, necessary, necessity, unnecessary
effect
He was impressed ___ her self-confidence, but even more by her honesty.
by
I was really _________ by the effort my students made to prepare for their exam.
impressed.
My brother always winds me ___ which is really irritating.
up
polite
politeness, politely, impolite, impoliteness, impolitely
many
Despite having little time, she is intent ___ teaching herself Japanese.
on
I was ____ by the way the singers sang during Sanremo.
apalled
I need to ____ for a cheaper car because my dad won't buy me a Ferrari.
settle
selfish
selfishness, selfishly, unselfish, unselfishness, unselfishly
benefit
advantage, profit