Cars, ships and buildings were (1) …………………… away by a wall of water after the 8.9 - magnitude tremor, which struck about 400 kms (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo.

 It was (1. origin) ……………………  developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient methods of self-defence. 

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for.