We assumed that the speech would only last for a few minutes, but the groom was so g______ that it went on for nearly half an hour!
garrulous
15
I know you’re probably well aware of the process, but remember to s____ the terms and conditions in the contract. You don’t want to be caught out by anything surprising.
scrutinise
15
There’s a lot to weigh up. You don’t want to be rash about this kind of thing. Perhaps you should s___ o___ i____ .
sleep on it
15
I had thought that I’d made my final decision and I was happy sticking with it. But then I had a change of heart. I’m i___ a bit of a q_____ .
in, quandary
15
I appreciate your concern at this time, but you’ll understand that it’s impossible for/with me to disclose such information to the press.
for
15
He’s perhaps one of the best officers we have, I have no hesitation in/with recommending him for promotion
in
15
She’s quite a valuable asset here. She prides herself in/on her knowledge of the local history.
on
15
Despite reports to the contrary, there is still no hint at/of the dispute coming to an end in the foreseeable future.
of
15
Although he has lived for the past twenty years in rural China, he’s still not accustomed at/to all the different rules.
to
15
I’m not convinced about/of his trustworthiness.
of
15
I think this is one occasion when they are justified in/on taking military action.
in
15
There’s no need to struggle about/with your work – I’ll help if you’d like.
