The principles of beauty have been debated for thousands of years, but it seems impossible to ___ it objectively.
regard
measure
consider
notice
There were ten of us for dinner, so the food was ___ up carefully.
split
separated
shared
divided
Roaring across the bay in a boat, we were told by the captain to ___ our eyes open.
hold
remain
keep
have
There being dozens of golf courses in the area, it is ___ a golfer's paradise.
fully
purely
truly
honestly
They were encouraged to put ___ their differences and to play together for the benefit of the team.
aside
beside
inside
outside
A ___ deal of time and effort was put into the project.
huge
great
large
big
Sam enjoys his work ___ he doesn't get much free time.
although
however
despite
whereas
I was wearing thermal underwear, a polo neck, winter pyjamas and a hat. I needed the ___ as it was -10°C!
whole
lot
amount
all
The corridor on the left ___ to the bedrooms where you will be sleeping.
leads
takes
directs
passes
He sat at one of the empty tables and tries to ___ the waitress's attention.
draw
attract
direct
pay
When we went to bed there was lots of snow on the ground. When we woke up, however, it had ___ all disappeared.
virtually
really
absolutely
actually
They had no other option but to ___ the wedding. They simply couldn't afford it so it was cancelled.
put back
break off
call off
put off
I really think it's unfair that they ___ the blame on you for your other people's mistakes.
gave
get
take
lay
_____ hard he tries, he always manages to offend someone at parties.
No matter
Even though
However
Nevertheless
The trees in the forest were ___ huge, reaching far up into the inky blue night sky.
wholly
absolutely
very
completely
