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The sandpaper felt ________ against my skin as I sanded down the rough edges of the wooden table.

The life jacket kept him _______ in the water, allowing him to float safely.

She tried to ______ her reluctant friend into joining her for a weekend getaway.

The research paper included a comprehensive ___________, listing all the sources used in the study.

The ________ among the team members was evident as they celebrated their victory together.

She decided to ______ her income by taking on a part-time job in the evenings.

He tried to _____ himself into thinking that everything was fine, even though he knew it wasn't.

After the long hike, they stopped to ______ their hunger with a hearty meal.

The success of her first novel gave her the ______ to pursue a career as a full-time writer.

The teacher had to _______ the student for disrupting the class with constant talking.