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Attached to K. Equivalent to L. Back off M. Are exhausted from N. Prior to O. Protest against 1. His silence is ________ an approval 2. It is a sad reality that children make up a large _______ the world ’ s population who suffers from hunger. 3. You should __________ him; he ’ s been quite ill recently. 4. Many customers have complained that there have been troubles with the new coffee shop right ___________ of its opening day. 5. As the result of her divorce, she was obviously _________ the double burden of playing the role of both father and mother. 6. Do not be intimidated by people who think they are smarter than you, and don ’ t __________ when facing competition; inner confidence is important. 7. As our sweet childhood ________ adolescence ’ s temptation of love, we begin to learn, as adults, that most pleasures do not last forever. 8. In the economic recession, employers _______ the reduction of costs, most particularly in wages, . 9. Talking about negotiations, once an agrement is made, the Chinese sometimes ______ the slow pace in which Westerners implement the decision. 10. Earthquakes occur without warning; however, it is claimed that some animals can feel earthquakes ________ occurrences. 11. I like all kinds of films with the exception of horror films. 12. Today, many people are exhausted from the stress in their life, their jobs, and their social activities 13. Don ’ t throw that cardboard box away; it may come in handy . 14. The bird got so attached to her that it would take food from between her lips. 15. Groups of women took to the streets to protest against unequal pay based on their gender.