Before we finish I'd just like to ........ out that you are all required to attend a meeting this afternoon. (PHRASAL VERB: to give important information)

The sides were totally ........ and the home team won easily. (EQUAL)

It is customary in some countries to ........ hands with someone each time you meet them. (COLLOCATIONS)

Unfortunately, it seems that the two leaders have not agreed on any ........ solutions to the political problem. (MEAN)

Don't get yourself all upset, ........ down. It was only a joke. (PHRASAL VERB)

He was ........ off by his parents for staying out too late. (to speak to someone angrily because they have done something wrong)

There has been a big improvement in your grades this term. I'd just like to say ........ up the good work. (PHRASAL VERB: to continue working hard or doing well at something)

This is your ........ warning. If you don't pay your bill soon we'll have to disconnect you. (COLLOCATION)

One of the basic principles of a ........ is that everyone of a certain age is allowed to vote. (DEMOCRATIC)

That's probably the ........ at the door. He usually comes at this time. (POST)

Look! Stop playing around and .......... down to some work. (PHRASAL VERB: to start doing a job or task)

Most countries in the world have a ........ elected government. (DEMOCRATIC)

They do look very similar but apparently they are ........ . (RELATE)