'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.

After he lost his job, he spent weeks moping ____ his house all day.

The professor initiated a [stimulate] discussion between the students.

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

Several rioters were [force] removed from the town square.

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

She takes pride in stating her political [convince].

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

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

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

The students lined up in single ____ outside the class.

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

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