Vocabulary 2

Surrounded by the police, the bank robbers had to give …… .

1. out
2. up
3. on
4. off

The burglar was caught …… as he was breaking into the house.

1. red tape
2. red-handed
3. by both hands
4. in situation

Criminals always expect to get …… the crimes they commit.

1. away on
2. off
3. away with
4. out with

He was finally charged …… murder in the first degree.

1. with
2. of
3. on
4. in

I think our new boss is such a …… person. She’s always willing to consider new opinions.

1. sociable
2. down-to-earth
3. broad-minded
4. easy-going

Don’t try to borrow money from Carl. He’s the most …… person I know.

1. ambitious
2. tight-fisted
3. generous
4. improbable

My husband is so …… . He always anticipates our needs and wishes.

1. ambitious
2. thoughtful
3. mean
4. glad

Come sit up front. You’ll have more leg …… .

1. place
2. span
3. volume
4. room

They got divorced …… after they got married.

1. shortly
2. briefly
3. quickly
4. presently

You should take your umbrella …… it rains.

1. unless
2. even if
3. in case
4. despite