I really don't like to ____________. I would much rather sit on my couch, eat junk food, and move as little as possible.
work out
100
I can't wait for this semester to end! After classes, I will (return) to my country for a few weeks.
go back
100
From an article about the environment: "As concerns over climate change and ________ depletion grow, comparing the environmental impact of various products has become something of a pastime: Paper towels or hot-air hand dryers? Paper or plastic grocery bags? Plane, train or automobile?
resource
100
From an article about a Chinese dissident: "After seven years of prison and house arrest, Chen made a daring escape from his ________ village in April and was given sanctuary inside the U.S. Embassy, triggering a diplomatic standoff over his fate."
rural
100
From an article about North Korea: "After the young Kim Jong-un succeeded his father who suddenly died last December, most observers think that life will ________ as usual in North Korea."
go on
200
When I was in college, I had a strange social schedule. I used to ________ on Thursday and Saturday nights, but I would stay in on Friday night.
go out
200
You can (discover) a lot about a person through social media such as their birthday, likes, and horrible taste in music.
find out
200
From a newspaper article about smoking: "Our whole case was built on tobacco being _________ to public health. What better way to use the money than for public health?"
adverse
200
From an article about cooking: "Reduce the heat to medium-low or until the temperature on the meat side of the grill reaches and maintains about 225. You can also leave an oven thermometer on that side of the grill to ________ the temperature."
monitor
200
From an article about the UF basketball coach: "Billy Donovan announced he was leaving the Gators after winning consecutive national titles to _______ as coach of the NBA Orlando Magic. Less than a week later, Donovan was back in Gainesville, having changed his mind."
take over
300
Whenever my favorite song __________ the radio, I turn up the volume and dance like an idiot.
comes on
300
I don't always answer my emails immediately, but don't worry! I will (respond) to you eventually.
get back
300
From an article about the effects of poverty: "Without clean water, her home, once valued at $160,000, is practically ______________."
worthless
300
From a driving rule book: "No person shall drive upon a highway at such a slow speed as to ______ or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic."
impede
300
From an article about African-Americans in Colorado: " I've seen my business __________ 35 percent over the last six years. They aren't shopping in the neighborhood."
go down
400
Before I ______ on my trip to help ebola patients in Liberia, I made sure that told my friends and family that I would be ok.
set out
400
You can't hide the truth forever! The truth will always (be revealed)!
come out
400
From a parenting magazine: "The dreaded kid birthday party. You know no one... yet everyone else knows each other. You will have to _________ any conversation you want to have in this situation. Be direct and friendly."
initiate
400
From an article about guns: "A gun on campus is the worst-case ________.... There is an alarmingly casual relationship between young people and firearms. "
scenario
400
From an article about losing weight: "You simply need to ________ your environment so you'll eat less."
set up
500
Some people say you should never _______. I disagree. Part of being successful is knowing when to quit. Not everyone can do everything.
give up
500
I'd really like to (start) knitting, but most people think that is a hobby for grandmothers.
take up
500
From an academic article, explaining the research method: "Participants deposited their own completed survey into a secure box. As an ___________, participants received a coupon for free admission to a movie.
incentive
500
From an article about teacher retirement funds: The state and local school districts _______ about $1 billion a year to the teacher retirement fund. Members ________ almost $600 million.
contribute
500
From a parenting magazine: "Be present for events. Turn off social media when you're at an important game or when you _________ your kids from school. "