An explosion is a sudden increase in amount（）

The weakening housing market continued to take its（）on the industry.

We forgave her anger because we knew that her father's illness had put her under great （）

Nobody knows how long and how seriously the shakiness（不穩(wěn)定） of big businesses will （） down the economy.

He（）for military service against the wishes of his parents.

Shall we request the chairman（）our suggestion again?

I expected a bigger payment, but I suppose you have to be（）for small mercies.

Mr. Sanders has been asked to（）the next meeting of the committee.

Inquiries（）the condition of the patients may be made personally or by telephone.

He will behave(crazy)（）if he drinks too much.