1. After the accident, my father suffered a gradual _____ of memory.

2. Vicky's _____ from work was noticed, so the boss rang her at home.

3. The _____ of rain created severe _____ of fresh fruit and vegetables.

4. There's a world _____ of energy and scientists are looking for alternative sources.

5. Although I liked living with my family, I was annoyed by the _____ of privacy.

6. As a botanist, he specialises in _____ species of plants found only in the Amazon.

7. The book costs $21 and I'm _____ by one dollar. Could you lend me some money?

8. A(n) _____ supply of oxygen to the brain can prove lethal within minutes.

9. In many parts of the world, clean water is _____ and people have to travel far to find it.

10. Parking space in the city centre is _____ due to the _____ number of car parks.

11. The government is determined to _____ a stop to illegal poaching in this area.

12. It is polite to _____ hands with someone when you are first introduced to them.

13. My parents always _____ pressure on me to get the best grades in class.

14. Someone deliberately _____ fire to the old warehouse last night.

15. I'm sorry he's out; would you like to _____ a message for him?

16. He swore he would never _____ foot in that house ever again.

17. A good leader should _____ an example for others to follow.

18. Could you help me _____ the table for dinner while I finish cooking?

19. Don't forget to _____ the alarm clock for 6 AM so you don't miss your flight.

20. The university has _____ very high standards to attract the best students.

21. Don't _____ the blame on him. He's not the one responsible for the accident.

22. Jerry _____ his head in disappointment after hearing the bad news.

23. She loved the house the minute she _____ eyes on it.

24. Ian _____ a lot of effort into repairing that old car.

25. Mrs. Smith _____ her children the task of clearing out the attic.