The student's first attempt at writing a play was a far（）from the work of Shakespeare.

An explosion is a sudden increase in amount（）

I expected a bigger payment, but I suppose you have to be（）for small mercies.

Shall we request the chairman（）our suggestion again?

The price they offered for my old car was so low that I（）it down.

She is very nice, but because she has a（）way of speaking, she is slow in making friends

Inquiries（）the condition of the patients may be made personally or by telephone.

I just managed to（）a quick breath before I was pulled under the water by the passing boats.

He（）for military service against the wishes of his parents.

He will behave(crazy)（）if he drinks too much.