a group of people who have a lot of power and influence because they have money, knowledge, or special skills

American Secretary of State is the _____ of our foreign minister

Look at the picture, then choose the approppriate word which can show the meaning of it.

He gave a ______ smile when he heard her news of divorce.

a) His prose is simple and ________ and quite popular among ordinary readers.

b) It is said that there was a _______ UFO flying over New York City.

c) I thought the venue with a perfect view of the ______ city would lighten the mood.

They invented a very _______ way of preserving the bodies of the dead.

a) The workers are getting up a ______ for tighter safety standards.

b) They ______ed the mayor to take immediate measure.

After the horseplay by the wicked students, the classroom floor was strewn with _______ chalk dust.

a) It was so dark outside that he was just able to _____ the road in the dark.

b) We should learn to ______ and analyze the essentials of complicated questions.

The newly established university supports the _____ that a more diverse higher education system is desirable since it would enhance opportunities for lifelong learning.

I was not only shocked but also disgusted that report tried to _____ the scientific facts in such a manner that even some highly-educated people were fooled.

The ______ of nuclear radiation directly into electricity was an exciting possibility that was being vigorously explored in many laboratories in the 1950s.

The brick walls of the ruined buildings ________ green mold and moisture, and she shivered involuntarily, looking down to avoid the sight.

Rice is ____ food for Asian people, even though in China many Chinese people also take noodle as main food.

It took a lot of imagination to come up with such ______ plan which can help us get out of dilemma.

The two teams prepared to debate the given ______________--- Whether students should use APPs to help learning in the class or not.

After the horseplay by the naughty students, the classroom floor was strewn with ______ chalk dust

On the _______ of achieving the intention of the safe testing, people now are searching for new means with celerity, high efficiency and succinctness.