1 . He tried to hold out for higher pay by ________(拒绝) signature to the contract.

2 . The more time, energy and money you spend ________(获得，取得) knowledge, the more control you have over your life.

3 . I believe that every one of us has our own fears...fear of being ________(打败), fear of losing and the likes.

4 . There is no need to keep ________(责备) each other about the breaking of the windows.

5 . I don’t mind ______________(道歉) to others if I make a mistake.

6 . People find all kinds of excuses for ___________(遗弃) an animal.

7 . The debate came to a               (conclude) soon after midnight.

8 . He avoided __________ (punish) by his boss by making an apology.

9 . Being e________ to the sun too long will do harm to your skin. （根据首字母单词拼写）

10 . To most of us, happiness is being s_________ by family and friends. （根据首字母单词拼写）