The final score of the basketball match was 93-94. We were only ________ beaten.
| A．nearly | B．slightly | C．narrowly | D．lightly |
Somehow, the old man had ________ a dangerous secret, one which could not be discussed in a room on a military base.
| A．put out | B．let out |
| C．set out | D．cut out |
We recently did a simple experiment, which happens to ________ how children's knowledge of what a hero is like determines their behaviour.
| A．congratulate | B．acknowledge |
| C．distinguish | D．illustrate |
To the surprise of the manager, Mrs. Black, who is not easy to deal with, quickly ________ and accepted the new work schedule.
| A．hesitated | B．condemned |
| C．compromised | D．complained |
The actress readily ________ the fact that her unbalanced diet was a major influence on her expanding figure.
| A．considered | B．consulted |
| C．acknowledged | D．reviewed |
Not having promoted the new digital camera successfully, the company should ________ its original marketing methods.
| A．account for | B．reflect on |
| C．work out | D．call up |