the country was _____ the verge of collapse because of the intensification of violent rebel attacks.

she _______ the chessboard halfway through the game because she was losing.

she tried to dissemble her _______ with a joke.

the rainforest is useful to us because it will help to ____ the worst impacts of global warming.

his social problems were associated ________ heavy drinking.

the applicant we hired was so well qualified, she __________ from all the rest.

he ________ a senior position in a large company.

please sit down and make yourself comfortable, we don't stand on ________ here.

for this dish, fresh herbs and garlic are ______.

you'd speak to your little son; he's too ____.

he is both ______ and editor of the local newspaper.