I can’t believe Simon had the ____ to ask you for money!

Nathan ____ his inheritance and was broke before he was 40.

They ____ a lot of expenses when they refurbished the restaurant but it was worth it – it looks fantastic.

The price of oil ____ in the 1970s, and peaked in 1980.

Once she’d taken the compromising photos of the politician, she went on to ____ him.

The ____ of the university was the ceremonial head rather than the executive leader.

Before Alice could move into her rented flat, she had to sign a ____.

I don’t approve of bribery, but it seems that nothing ever happens here unless you’re prepared to grease some ____.

I’ve spent my last £1. I’m totally ____ now.

Anita comes from a ____ family. She’s never known what it’s like to be poor.

I’m not being ____, you know. I got this in the sale – it was half price.

Fred isn’t stingy, he’s ____. He just wants to live within his means.

Will ____ all his possessions on the first day of his holiday. Luckily they were insured.

We’re going to ____ bullying in all our schools.

I think John must have ____ a lot of money recently. He’s got a new car and he’s buying a flat.

Only as a last ____ would I ever borrow any money.

I have a full-time job, but I make a little money ____ by baby-sitting.

He was once minted and lived life in the ____ lane – now he’s flat broke.

I’m a bit ____ for cash just now. Any chance you can lend me £20?