The figures we get from the Labour Department（ ）the shaky state of the economic recovery.

When he received the invitation, he was surprised by his wife's（ ）from the guest list.

They had a（ ）escape when their car plunged into a river.

The inhabitants of this poverty-stricken area decided that their inadequate（ ）of food had to be saved for harder times.

The manager does not merely tolerate（ ）, he relishes and embraces it.

An inspiring teacher can（ ）students to pursue their interests.

The speaker was（ ）on the prosperity of modern society.

Phone conversations or web chats are no（ ）for cozy chats over lunch or in the pub after work.

I think the company should adopt a more flexible strategy（ ）the changing market conditions.

In spite of the financial crisis, the manager will pay the bonus （） the job is completed on time.