The bank seems likely to fall .......... to a bigger organization.
prey
All companies will compete for the government contract on equal ........... .
terms
Although he knew he was in the ........... , he wouldn't apologize.
wrong
Despite a number of ................. (SHORT) , the project will still go ahead.
shortcomings
Our research shows that employees are almost all ............. (INDUSTRY) and want to do a good job.
industrious
There is a ........... (SCARCE) of skilled workers in the building sector.
scarcity
The country roads are quite .............. (PERIL) .
perilous
I don't likesome things about my job, but on the whole it is quite enjoyable. (BY AND)
By and large my job is ....
There are serious penalties for failure to c........ . with the regulations.
comply
All dogs r......... attention, stimulation and exercise.
require
I hope they won't get offended by my remarks. (GOOD PART)
I hope they will take my remarks in good part.
Experts list several reasons for the higher birth r........ in the countryside.
rate
Firms have to be .............. (RESPOND) to consumer demand.
responsive
She made it clear that her comments were strictly off the r.......... .
record
The notice read: ‘............... (PASS) will be prosecuted.’
trespassers
The young soldier cut a fine .......... in his new uniform.
figure
It is a country where corruption is r.......... . (=common)
rife
Would you do up these buttons for me? I seem to be all ........... today.
thumbs