Mr. Putin won a fourth term as Russia's president, picking up more than three-quarters of the vote with _________ of more than 67 percent.

Tom_______things round the house, which is annoying.

The elaborate bridal costumes of the coastal Indians are ____ from mother to daughter.

As the years passed, Joe’s memories of his terrible experience _____ away, and he began to lead a normal life again.

The child has no problem reciting the poem; he has ______ it to memory.

While Tom is traveling around the world, he often______enough local languages to get by.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

   David was deported on account of his expired visa. He ______ it renewed.

After several injuries and failures, things have eventually ______ for Todd when he reached the final round of the tournament.