1.Her friend I referred to just now was arrested(arrest) for robbing a bank.
2.She had almost reached her destination when something arrested her attention and she braked sharply.
3.We must seize this opportunity and take effective measures to accelerate (acceleration) the growth of our economy.
4.He was angry at being interrupted (interrupt) with such silly questions in his speech.
5.Tom took a taxi to the airport, only to find (find) his plane high up in the sky.
6.As is known to us all, accuracy (accurate) is of great importance in the study of science.
7.Sorry, the place is so messy (mess). I haven't had time to clear up.
8.Every year, a good many tourists are attracted to visit the old tower dating (date) back to the eleventh century.