Complete the sentences with the underlined words from the text. Suggest synonyms for them or explain them

1. In British fashion, few _________________ as Harold Tillman.
2. The achievements of the Knight School all ____________ the people around them: without a wider community base of support, it cannot work.
3. The writer to be funny for funny’s sake, but lets the laughs ___________ the clash of personalities and perspectives.
4. The France forward is aware that his future at Manchester United will ____________ talks next week.
5. The Maxwell scandal, when thousands lost their pensions, still _____________ in people’s minds.
6. In his new book “The Fruits of War”, Michael White shows that the best of humanity often ________________ the worst.
7. In my childhood nothing _____________ than my brother’s presence — or in a strange way, the lack of it.
8. ...future of Mr Obama’s presidency __________ the by-election because if the Democrats.
9. His social problems ______________ with heavy drinking.
10. The extraordinary fount (=a spring) of economic activity doesn’t spring from thin air. It _______________ the genius of individuals who received high-quality education.
11. Most of us expect our earnings to increase in the future. Promotions, headhunters and pay rises ______________ in our financial plans.

15 Match adjectives with appropriate nouns.