1. You must __________ to him for your rude behaviour during the dinner party last night.

2. John had to seek __________ help to cope with the trauma after his mother’s death.

3. The firefighter was given a medal for the __________ rescue of the little boy from the burning building.

4. The play we saw at the theatre was __________, representing the struggle between good and evil.

5. The up-and-coming __________ finally exhibited her beautiful oil paintings in a famous gallery.

6. To ensure they are growing healthy, children should be __________ examined at least twice a year.

7. Every spring the peaches are __________ from the trees and packed in boxes for export.

8. Vicky's __________ from work was noticed immediately, so the boss rang her at home to check.

9. The __________ of rain this season created severe __________ of fresh fruit and vegetables.

10. There's a world __________ of energy, so scientists are looking for alternative sources like wind power.

11. Although I liked living with my family, I was often annoyed by the complete __________ of privacy.

12. As a professional botanist, he specialises in studying __________ species of plants in the jungle.

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

14. A(n) __________ supply of oxygen to the brain for even a few minutes can prove lethal.

15. In many dry parts of the world, clean water is __________ and highly valued.

16. Parking space in the city centre is __________ due to the __________ number of car parks available.

17. The suspect was released by the judge because of a total lack of __________ against him.

18. Being unable to meet John as planned, I rang to apologise for the __________ I had caused him.

19. __________ in at least two languages is essential if you want to become a professional interpreter.

20. The council placed restrictions on water usage due to a severe __________ of water that summer.

21. There are many complaints from the public about the __________ of facilities for the handicapped.

22. The government attempted to reduce __________ in the streets by increasing police patrols at night.

23. The __________ of that lake has never been measured accurately because it is too dangerous to dive.

24. To calculate the area of a square room, you multiply its __________ by its width.

25. The doctor advised me to perform daily stretches in order to __________ my back muscles.