The artist f___ o___ the press' accusations of plagiarism. She was unsuccessful and it soon came out that she had in fact copied someone else's work.
fended off
Primary education has been __ underfunded in this area of the country for many years now.
remarkably
seriously
highly
deeply
The rain ___ slowly down under his coat collar, making him feel thoroughly damp and miserable.
waded
flooded
trickled
poured
