The boxer was knocked ........ in the tenth round. (to cause someone to become unconscious)

I was robbed on holiday last year. Whoever did it ........ off with all my travellers cheques.

He realised his speech was going to finish too soon so he had to ........ it out a bit.

Do you think this type of music will ever ........ on or will it only ever be a small group of people who like it? (to become popular)

Somebody has been ........ about a story that he's been cheating in exams. I'm sure it's not true. (to spread a rumour)

It was 9.00 when the train finally ........ in more than one hour late. (to arrive at the station)

He's been ........ off school lately. I've seen him walking around the shopping centre. (To miss school or work without permission)

I had so many reports to ........ through at work that I didn't get home until late at night. (to do something that takes a lot of time)

As soon as I get paid I'll ....... up with you. (to pay someone the money you owe them)

It's tearing me ........ to see my two best friends arguing so much. I wish they'd sort their differences out and start being friendly with each other again. (to make someone feel upset or unhappy)

It was really strong cheese and ........ off this terrible smell that filled the whole house. (to send off a strong smell)

I've got so many things piling ... at work. I might have to work late to get things finished. (to accumulate)