We set out to find the truth behind the ___________ of the scientist’s disappearance. 2. A good relationship is built on honesty, trust, and ___________ respect. 3. Kids may grow faster or slower but most of them still ___________ an average height. 4. In the joint ___________, the Chinese party will hold a 51 percent controlling interest. 5. Although John ___________ the girl for a year, he is still in two minds as to whether to marry her or not. 6. Many people are unaware of just how much food and drink they ___________ each day. 7. In order not to hurt Mary’s feelings, please don’t ___________ the incident again. 8. He and Jeannie used to live together, but recently they have been ___________ for the first time. 9. Adam has announced that he is to take an ___________ touring break in order to spend more time with his family. 10. Jim ___________ the heart attack thanks to the prompt first aid treatment. 11. His interview did not go well and his chance of getting the job ___________. 12. Kids ___________ to an unhealthy environment tend to grow up with more problems. 13. An occasional all-nighter is rough, but he is young enough to ___________. 14. Olivier turned it down flat and tried to persuade Vivien to do ___________. 15. Nowadays when you buy a house in a big city, you have to ___________ lots of money.