GMFI: past tense 1

brake (v)

to make a vehicle go slower or stop, using its____or____
example: He would drive very fast and____hard at the last minute

skid (v)

(especially of vehicle) to slide along the surface so that you have no control
example: Tonny’s car has______on some ice and hit a tree

ditch (n)

a long, narrow open hole that is  dug into the ground, usually at the side of a road or field, used especially for supplying or removing water or for deviding land
example: we almost skidded into a_______

predator (n)

an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals
example: Lions, wolves, are________

tactic (n)

strategy or a planned way doing something
example: These bomb attacks represent a change of_____by terrorist

creep (v)

to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed
example: she turned off the light and_____through the door

turn the tables on somebody (idiom)

to change a situation so that you now have an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you
example: She________on her rival with allegations of corruption