He admits, [guard], that he does enjoy writing

'To be old and no longer working properly': This TV is totally clapped _____. I can't even get a picture.

The students lined up in single ____ outside the class.

'To attempt to get power or get into a better position than other people using any methods you can': Since the death of the president, opposition parties and the army have been jockeying ____ power

His father was able to pull some ____ to get him a good job with the company.

The book will provide a [stimulate] to research in this very important area.

The journalist asked the politician a very loaded ____?

The child's parents or [guard] must give their consent before she has the operation.

'to not allow something bad to affect your behaviour or upset you': He rose _____ the criticism he received after his performance in the last match and returned to try his best in training again.

Our personalities result from the complex [play] between our genes and our environment

The party's rank and ____ are beginning to question the prime minister's choice of advisers

He was accused of being involved in shady financial [deal].

Why is the media so [OCCUPY] with the love lives of politicians?