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The White House hopes these problems can be-------soon. 


(to explain or solve something, or make it easier to understand )

The White House hopes these problems can be cleared up soon.

1

Silvia is capable of ----------------- for herself. 


(to support or defend a person or idea when they are being attacked )

Silvia is capable of standing up for herself.

1

I don’t really know who she -------------with. 

(to spend a lot of time in a particular place or with particular people )

I don’t really know who she hangs out with.

2

I ----------- an old diary in her desk. 

(to meet, find, or discover someone or something by chance )

I came across an old diary in her desk.

2

Don’t let the restaurant’s decor -----you ------- – the food is really good. 


(to make you dislike something or not want to do something )

Don’t let the restaurant’s decor put you off – the food is really good.

2

There was a brief silence, then Gerald ------------------.

(to say something, especially to express your opinion )

There was a brief silence, then Gerald spoke up.

3

I think you’d better ------------------- what’s been happening. 


(to tell someone about recent events, especially because they have been away from a place )

I think you’d better fill me in on what’s been happening.

3

I’ve always ------- Bill for his courage and determination. 

(to admire or respect someone )

I’ve always looked up to Bill for his courage and determination.

3

She ---------------his violent temper. 

(to accept an unpleasant situation or person without complaining)

She put up with his violent temper. 


4

Sorry, I interrupted you. Please ------------------


(to continue doing something)

Sorry, I interrupted you. Please carry on.

4

 Mark was chosen because he is a good administrator who---------------- everyone. 

(have a good relationship with someone)

 Mark was chosen because he is a good administrator who gets along with everyone.

4

It’s taken me ages to --------- the flu. 

(o become well again after an illness )

It’s taken me ages to get over the flu.