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The vowel /i/ as in bit is present here. Only the very last sound pronunciation of 'cacophony' bears the same answer.

The word 'aversion' refers to a strong dislike or disinclination. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to 'aversion' is 'dislike'.

Hasten means to move or travel hurriedly. Its synonyms include hurry, hurtle, haste, dash, race and bolt.

The word 'laugh' rhymes with 'half'. Rhyme scheme refers to the pattern of sounds that repeats at the end of a line or verse.

The correct answer is 'conceded/excess'. The first blank needs a verb that means 'admit something reluctantly', which is 'conceded'. The second blank needs a noun that means 'an amount of something that is more than necessary', which is 'excess'. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence.

The phrase "after dark" is an idiomatic expression that means after nightfall or when it becomes dark. In this context, the sentence states that children are not permitted to be in the park during the nighttime.

"sell up" means to sell all the goods of a debtor to clear the debt, sell off means to clear out (stock) at bargaining prices sell out means to betray for money or reward.

The correct answer is 'outstanding'. In this context, the coach is asking for the Bright Rangers to be paid their outstanding salaries. 'Outstanding' in this context means 'yet to be paid' or 'owing'. The other options do not fit into the context of the sentence. 'Left over' implies that there is some salary that has not been used or claimed, which is not the case here. 'Owed' could potentially work, but it is less formal and less precise than 'outstanding'. 'Late' implies that the salaries are delayed, which is not necessarily the case - they could be unpaid for other reasons.

The correct answer is 'match bonuses'. In this context, the coach is asking for the Bright Rangers to be paid their outstanding salaries and match bonuses. A 'match bonus' is an extra payment made to players for participating in a particular match, often as a form of incentive. The other options do not fit into the context of the sentence. 'Match payments' and 'match wages' are not standard terms in football, and 'match fees' would typically refer to fees charged to watch a match, not payments made to players.

The correct answer is 'spur'. In this context, the coach wants the Bright Rangers to be paid their salaries to 'spur' them to victory. The word 'spur' means to encourage or stimulate into action, which fits perfectly in this context.

The correct answer is 'from'. In this context, the Bright Rangers have four points 'from' many matches. The preposition 'from' is used to indicate the source or origin of something, in this case, the source of the points is the many matches they have played.

The correct answer is - avoid.

The phrase "stay in the running" means to remain as a viable contender or participant in a competition or race.

In the context of the sentence, the coach is talking about the upcoming match against Al - Ahly. The term 'showdown' is often used to refer to a decisive contest or confrontation, which in this case is the match. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Showdown'.

In the context of the sentence, the coach is emphasizing the importance of the players being paid their salaries on time to ensure their motivation for the upcoming match. Therefore, the correct answer is 'on time'.