The child's parents or [guard] must give their consent before she has the operation.

She takes pride in stating her political [convince].

Several rioters were [force] removed from the town square.

The tabloid feature bizarre and [speculate] theories

He was accused of being involved in shady financial [deal].

'to become suddenly very successful or very well known': Jodie Foster made quite a ____ in the film 'Taxi Driver'.

The professor initiated a [stimulate] discussion between the students.

'To attempt to get power or get into a better position than other people using any methods you can': Since the death of the president, opposition parties and the army have been jockeying ____ power

Why is the media so [OCCUPY] with the love lives of politicians?

'to not allow something bad to affect your behaviour or upset you': He rose _____ the criticism he received after his performance in the last match and returned to try his best in training again.

The journalist asked the politician a very loaded ____?

After he lost his job, he spent weeks moping ____ his house all day.

He admits, [guard], that he does enjoy writing