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

An explosion is a sudden increase in amount（）

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

She couldn't（）laughing at him in those clothes.

The aircraft vanished without（）

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

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

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

I want you to succeed without（）and firmly believe that you will succeed if you try hard enough.

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