When you come across a new word , you should learn to guess the meaning of the word according to the ________ clues , which may be in the sentence that comes before the word.

________ is an unreasonable dislike of a particular group of people or things, or a preference for one group of people or things over another.

Since the day it was founded , the Venus Orchestra , known as the “the most beautiful orchestra in the world ”, has _________ the attention of professional critics , music lovers , and a wide range of audience.

It is some time since the two parties came into conflict with each other , and now leaders of both sides are _________ a settlement of the dispute.

Built mainly on natural resources , the prosperity of the city was _______ and its economy almost collapsed when coal prices began to fall in 2012.