Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. reduced

2. mixing with

3. turmoil

4. liberality

5. petered out

1. She was not used to _____ people of high social rank.

2. The monarchy hoped their _____ would encourage loyalty.

3. They _____ her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind).

4. The conversation became strained and eventually _____.

5. His statement threw the court into _____.

Answer key

1. mixing with

2. liberality

3. reduced

4. petered out

5. turmoil