She ______ in pain as the dentist pulled her tooth out.
winced
I _______ at the thought of eating insects.
cringe/wince
Don't ______ _____ ________. Always try to end any relationship, personal or professional, on amicable terms.
burn your boats/bridges
I promise I will never ______ you in your hour of need.
forsake
We lunched in a quaint Alpine village which was off the beaten ________.
track/path
It's important to know how to _____ if you shop in the local flea market.
haggle/bargain
Sorry for ______ ! What were we talking about?
digressing
He fell ____ ___ one of his professors and was unfairly graded on the final exam.
foul of
So many people are writing books these days that many editors can't distinguish between the _____ and the quality work.
dross
He was _____ by the clever publicity and bought a useless piece of junk.
duped
Can you explain that to me in _______'s terms? I'm not an expert.
layman
The __________ of food in winter causes birds to migrate to other climates.
scarcity/paucity
He was a _______ negotiator and always came out winning.
shrewd
That argument just doesn't _____ ______. It's full of inconsistencies.
hold water
In its ________ a century ago, the city had over a million inhabitants. Now it's practically a ghost town.
heyday
a synonym for remember
recall, recollect
