Word power - Fill in the blanks

Without the slightest delay, the patient has been sent to the (a)   (手术室） to undergo cardiac surgery.

The (a)   (出色的) athlete broke his own record and emerged as the star of the team.

It is not wise to (a)   (嘲笑) people's scars, especially when it involves losing one's life.

The young musician showcased her incredible (a)   (才能) on the piano, leaving the audience in awe.

He was given a spacious room to ______ (展示)his _______ (杰作).

(a)  

She savored every bite of the tiramisu, her favorite Italian (a)   (甜点).

The (a)   (善良的) doctor treated every patient with empathy and warmth, putting their well-being above all else.

With a (a)   (方向感很差), he struggled to find his way out even in a familiar neighborhood.

______ (尽管) the harsh conditions, certain species of plants and animals have adapted to survive in the ______(沙漠).

(a)  

After a long day of _____ (爬山), they enjoyed a _____(很用心准备的) meal of grilled chicken and roasted potatoes.

(a)