Vocabulary

Michael was surprised that his mild-tempered sister would suddenly _____ over such a trivial matter.

• fling off

• flare up

• buy over

• clamp down

The police said that they will continue to work closely with the public to _____ on criminal activities.

• clamp down

• plunge into

• stand out

• flare up

Nobody knows if the boss is going to accept his competitor's offer to _____ the company.

• clamp down

• plunge into

• put in

• buy over

The principal was convinced that his teachers had _____ their best efforts to teach the students.

• clamp down

• plunge into

• put in

• buy over

Jonathan was seriously injured when his car swerved to avoid hitting a stray cat that _____ the road.

• dashed across

• fling off

• put in

• buy over

It is inevitable that you will make mistakes if you rush your work in order to meet the _____.

• deadline

• dateline

Exotic birds caught the eye of the visitors as they strolled along the newly-opened nature _____.

• trial

• trail

Painful arthritic conditions _____ millions of people around the world yet not much resources and research have been dedicated to it.

• afflict

• inflict

The hedges behind the house can become _____ if they are not trimmed frequently.

• unkempt

• unkept

Popular beach spots can be found within walking _____ from the main town area.

• distant

• distance