No one was able to explain the _________ of the old custom.
The boat was sailing north when a terrible storm_____________ .
The phrase "keeps sellers on their toes" in the passage mostly means "______".
In spite of her abilities, Laura has been_____________________ overlooked for promotion.
There has been a great increase in retail sales,_____________________ ?
Michael looked deeply hurt and surprised when_____________________ .
______ one of the most beautiful forms of performance art, ballet is a combination of dance and mime performed to music.
The word "allocated" in the passage mostly means "______".
He_______________us but he was short of money at the time.
She asked me______I was looking at.
It is stated in the passage that____________________ .