Mr. Sanders has been asked to（）the next meeting of the committee.

His company promised to pay for his health （）in addition to other benefits.

Nobody knows how long and how seriously the shakiness（不穩(wěn)定） of big businesses will （） down the economy.

I tried very hard to persuade him to join our group but I met with a flat（）

I just managed to（）a quick breath before I was pulled under the water by the passing boats.

The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.

I expected a bigger payment, but I suppose you have to be（）for small mercies.

He will behave(crazy)（）if he drinks too much.

Many students found the book （）;it provided them with a large amount of information on the subject.

She couldn't（）laughing at him in those clothes.