I tried very hard to persuade him to join our group but I met with a flat（）

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

She had clearly no（）of doing any work, although she was very well paid.

We forgave her anger because we knew that her father's illness had put her under great （）

He never（）to read the news but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.

I was（）than angry when I saw how they'd ruined the landscape.

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

Many students found the book （）;it provided them with a large amount of information on the subject.

Since we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you'll have to（）your voice.

The weakening housing market continued to take its（）on the industry.