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Prefer is always followed by 'to'.

We hope 'for' something.

We react 'at' someone or something's reaction.

'At' is used for a specific location (at the railway station) and we wait 'for' people.

We pay attention 'to' something.

Sand does not dissolve in water - it is insoluble. 'Insolvent' is a financial term meaning unable to pay debts, which cannot be applied to sand. The sentence is describing a physical property of sand in water.

When a company cannot pay its debts and suffers heavy losses, it becomes insolvent (bankrupt). 'Insoluble' means incapable of being dissolved in liquid, which is a chemical/physical property, not a financial condition.

'Intense' is an adjective that means very strong or extreme, which correctly describes the strength of a craving. 'Intent' is a noun meaning intention or purpose, not an adjective that can modify 'craving'. The sentence requires an adjective to describe the craving.

'Intent' means intention, purpose, or aim - exactly what the sentence is conveying about trying to understand someone's meaning from their words. 'Intense' is an adjective meaning extreme in strength, which doesn't fit grammatically or semantically.

The context describes a hard-working person, suggesting we need a word meaning 'not working' or 'lazy' for the blank. 'Idle' means not active or lazy, which contrasts perfectly with hard-working. 'Idol' refers to a revered person or image, and 'ideal' means perfect, neither of which fit the sentence context.

'Ideal' means perfect or highly suitable for a purpose, which fits the sentence describing a location with all facilities for construction. 'Idle' means unused or inactive, and 'idol' refers to a revered person or object - neither makes sense in this context about a construction site.

In biological classification, lions, tigers, leopards, and cats all belong to the genus Panthera (except domestic cats which are Felis). 'Genius' refers to exceptional intellectual ability, not a biological category. The correct biological term is 'genus'.

A genius refers to a person with exceptional intellectual ability. In the context of solving a difficult puzzle, 'genius' is the correct word. 'Genus' is a biological classification term.

Idol worship refers to the practice of worshipping physical images or representations. Philosophers have historically criticized idol worship. 'Idle' means lazy, 'ideal' means perfect.

In agriculture and trade, materials like jute, cotton, or hay are compressed into bundles called bales for storage and transport. 'Bails' refers to temporary release or a pump handle.