It took him a long time to _________ the skills he needed to become a professional artist.

“The HD fake notes do not have so-called high quality. They have obvious distinctions and it is not hard to      them from the real ones with naked eyes and hands,” the statement said.

The news was a terrible blow to her, but she will _____ the shock soon.

When such an organized group became too large for its members to travel together comfortably, it would__________.

Lucy doesn’t really ______ tea; she likes coffee better.