Shortly after publication, the book became ____ because of the writer’s repeated use of the negative word "nigger" to refer to the black Americans.
A.universal B.conventional C.controversial D.skeptical
Nearly 200 people entered the area ______ to mine diamonds in 2000, and eventually had to be driven off by the police.
A.irregularly B.illegally C.imperfectly D.unusually
Hearing the fire alarm, she escaped____ from the office, leaving everything behind, including those important documents.
A.in public B.in panic C.in relief D.in particular
Unlike the fossil fuels of today, biofuels are renewable sources, which mean that they will not ____ easily.
A.come out B.break out C.turn out D.run out
I really don't know how anyone can _____ your constant complaint; no wonder you have lost so many friends.
A.come up with B.end up with C.put up with D.keep up with
To _____ his position in the country, he appointed his close friend Henry as head of the troops.
A.strengthen B.sponsor C.clarify D.switch