These two villages were nearly u.................. at the time of the follow-up visit in mid-2000, which was a particularly dry year.

an entrance through a wall, fence, etc. where there is a gate Hard work is the g................ to success.

a sailor, especially one who is not an officer

needed in order to achieve a particular result: I don't have much time so I won't be staying any longer than n......................

to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time: The Russian leader wants to i........................ further changes.

something that has advantages and disadvantages

a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine: electric/domestic/household a.....................

a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim: The protests were part of their c................ against the proposed building development in the area.

plants in general, or plants that are found in a particular area v...........................

a green, brown, or dark red plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea

a type of seabird similar to a gannet b............

Grandpa gets pretty c................. sometimes, and doesn't even know what day it is.

to use something in a way that helps you: We need to make sure that we e..............our resources as fully as possible.