1.  No official permission (permit) has been given for the event to take place. 

2.  The boy has become fascinated (fascinate) with making model aeroplanes. 

3.  I think that’s why so many people relate to her. 

4.  Now,  you can save hours of work and get astonishing (astonish) results in no time. 

5.  I was gradually (gradual) being brought face to face with the fact that I had very little success. 

6.  I was in the depths (deep) of despair when the baby was sick. 

7.  Have you heard voices in the courtyard below your window? 

8.  The home would cause less disturbance to local residents (resident) than a school.