But the brief exercise failed to _________ the glumness for more than a few moments.

Attempts were made to ________ him, but without success.

Even though Peter is not feeling well, his hunger will soon ________ him to drive to the grocery store.

She resisted the ________ to check her watch every few seconds while waiting for the bell to ring.

By the tenth day of eating chicken sandwiches, the students were starting to find chicken ____________.

The young boy often wondered how NASA was able to _________ shuttles into space.

The students were completely disgusted when the teacher was able to make the model of the heart _______.

The king's men used arrows to _______ invaders away from the castle.

There is no _________ strong enough to stop Louisiana mosquitoes from going after a person on a warm summer night.