14 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.