to attend; to burn; to deal; to fit (2); fit (2); loose; to manage (2); mild3; particular; to risk; risk; to rush; to satisfy; to save (2); to serve; to shake (2); taste (3) 1. Only an immediate operation could... the patient from almost certain death. 2. My answer didn't seem to ... him as he ... his head and turned to my neighbour with the same question. 3. Be careful with the fire or you might... yourself. 4. The food... at the place was awful to the ..., and, as somebody said, not ... to eat. We decided to write to the management about it. 5. He shouted a hurried good-bye and. past to catch the bus. 6. The part of the main hero was very much to his... and he believed himself exceptionally lucky to have been chosen for it. Of course there were people who said he did not ... the role, but he paid no attention. 7. The secretary promised to ... to the matter at once. 8. He was said to have jumped into the river and... the boy at the... of his own life. 9. It was not an exact translation but rather a kind of ... retelling meant to give the audience a general idea of the article. 10. It was a great effort, yet he ... to stop the car in time. 11. In the new coat, which.. her like a glove, the girl looked extremely smart. 12. The more important matters were to be ... with first. 13. He refused to take part in the business, saying he couldn't afford to . either his money or his reputation. 14. She had always appeared to be a very ... person, and I was surprised to see her beside herself with anger. 15. I could see that my friend was badly... by the news. 16. His education was of the general kind that didn't make him .. for any employment in .. 17. Everything about the flat seemed to be in excellent
