During construction of the mansion, woodworking ___ were hired to create authentic Greek-styled crown molding.

Kim felt that she deserved at least a ___ of credit for the team's championship season because of the triple overtime she sent her team into.

The scientist's young ___quickly learned the errors of his ways.

When George refused to curb his ___ language at work, the supervisor fired him on the spot.

Half of Congress felt that the nation had a ___ reason for going to war, but the other half felt it was better to stay out of the menacing country's business

The piano teacher ___ the major musical scales into her students by the first major public concert.

The Center for Disease Control quarantined the person with a ___ strain of measles before the disease could spread through the small town.

Constructing a new warehouse while sales were decreasing proved to be a ___ that caused investors to bail on the company.

Mortimer has ___ responsibility for the United Way, so he decides how to issue funds to other organizations under the United Way's umbrella.

The ___ frequently wrote letters to the editor of the newspaper demanding the closure of the skateboard park.

During the hurricane, the ___ ship captain showed little excitement in safely bringing the yacht safely to shore.

When his neighbor shovels snow from Joe's sidewalk, Joe ___ by washing the neighbor's car.

The ___ stain on the carpet is noticeable only if you look at it very hard.

Though the man was found innocent in court, he lived in ___ for years because of the crime he was incorrectly arrested for.