The students lined up in single ____ outside the class.

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

'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.

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

'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

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

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

The journalist asked the politician a very loaded ____?

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

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

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

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

She takes pride in stating her political [convince].