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1. One major aim of the new constitution is to prevent the ____ of power by any majority.

2. When they called Bronson to head office I’m quite sure it was not their ____ to promote him to branch manager.

3. As the conditions of the expedition are likely to be severe, you had better take necessary ____

4. To be a leader it is not enough to be hard working and knowledgeable; one must also be able to inspire ____ .

5. As regards the proposals for the treaty on economic co-operation, my government has certain _____ concerning them.

6. Surely no one on the Council would dare to dispute the _____ of his dismissal.

7. They raised no ____ to his prolonged leave of absence since they didn’t want to lose him altogether.

8. A well organised company that knows its products are of a high standard does not fear ____ .

9. Serbian _____ in Bosnia has been strongly condemned by the civilised world but little serious action has been taken against it.

10. Many of the pictures sent from outer space are presently on _____ in the public library.