Since his works earned him quite a reputation in Liverpool, he has stayed there most of his life, ___________ the occasional visit to his hometown.
A. apart from B. but for C. instead of D. regardless of
A cat in London has been taking a bus regularly. The driver even knows where to______ this special passenger.
A. put down B. pick out C. leave behind D. drop out
Rescuers had to __________ the search because of worsening weather condition.
A. take off B. call off C. cut off D. show off
After careful consideration, I decide to ________ my current post so as to realize my long-held dream.
A. dismiss B. reject C. resign D. ignore
Everything from greeting to eating can be an opportunity to do the wrong thing, and not only embarrass yourself, but _______ your host.
A. scare B. upset C. tease D. blame
Mary, whose father passed away for smoking abuse, cried, “Any assumption that smoking is beneficial is _________ absurd.”
A. totally B. nearly C. rarely D. merely
