12. “ Could I borrow five pounds from you, Rose?” asked Nick. (Nick … lend …)

11. I go out very little these days. (HARDLY)

Rosie was _______ furious that I’d borrowed her car without permission.

A. competitively

B. brilliantly

C. absolutely

D. sincerely

His reputatation _______ from the fact that his father is one of the most distinguished people in the world .

A. caused

B. rose

C. stemmed

D. drove

, As their products find their way into the international market, their brand is ______ in popularity.

A. taking B. setting C. gaining D. placing

The names are listed in alphabetical _______, so Benthony must come before Kathy.

A. difference

B. order

C. reality

D. growth

Jazz and Blues are part of the cultural _______ of the southern United States.

A. inherit

B. heritage

C. asset

D. legacy

Their efforts were much _______ when they won 2 gold medals in bodybuilding and billiards.

A. considered

B. expended

C. appreciated

D. required

I can’t do whatever I want because I am still financially ______ on my parents.

A. determined

B. dependable

C. reliant

D. subject

I show absolutely no _________ for people who get into debt by overspending

A. distate

B. antipathy

C. condolence

D. compassion