The boy had a _____ escape when he ran across the road in front of the bus.

My enthusiasm for Chinese football team gradually _____ because of their countless failures.

When his brother was to cross the street, he was knocked down by a truck and badly ____.

As civilization______, more and more people have realized the importance of preserving rare animals from extinction.

The police are trying to find out the _____of the woman killed in the traffic accident.