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We were all afraid when we heard that war had ______ in the region.
broken out
broken up
carried out
overthrown
The Duke of Wellington _____ Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.
defeated
released
escalated
stood down
Terrorists tried to _____ the train by planting a bomb under a seat.
retreat
blow up
put down
carry out
The hostage was _____ after three years’ incarceration.
overthrown
defeated
pulled out
released
The _____ in the country aimed to overthrow the government and establish a new leadership.
peace negotiations
insurgency
peace negotiations
ceasefire
The United Nations sent troops on a _____ to the war-torn region.
peacekeeping mission
peace treaty
peacemaker
sanction
We hope that the leaders will come to an agreement during this week’s _____.
peace treaty
disarmament
peacemaker
peace negotiations
Several leaders refused to agree to the _____ of their missiles.
ceasefire
disarmament
humanitarian aid
insurgency
Many attempts have been made to _____ the oppressive dictator.
put out
retreat
overthrow
release
Unlike his hardworking siblings, Ken lacks ______ and does very little.
setback
achievement
motivation
hardship
Mike managed to ______ his addiction with the help of friends and family.
achieve
overcome
attempt
fulfil
You’ll need to ______ harder if you want to win the race.
setback
attempt
succeed in
push yourself
We came across numerous ______ which really slowed us down.
hurdles
breakthroughs
stepping stones
achievements
I’ve always had a ______ to learn to fly a plane.
motivation
setback
burning ambition
hardship
Unless Andy ______ his problems, he is unlikely to make much progress.
believes in
succeeds in
faces
achieves
I am proud of my daughter for everything she has ______.
pushed herself
achieved
persevered
fulfilled
