to compete; to strive for victory or superiority

a sounding together; agreement or accord

a rope or chain used to fasten something to a fixed object; the outer limit of strength or resources

extremely nervous and easily frightened; shy or timid

After lengthy deliberations, the jury found the defendant guilty of ________________murder.

Many actors ____________for the leading role in the famous director's new film.

The members of our new student orchestra need to practice playing in _________________so they sound perfect when playing together.

Some young people find it difficult to break the emotional and financial ______________that bind them to their parents.

Only an experienced and confident rider should mount a ______________horse.

These men are _________for chess dominance.

It will take some coaxing to get this __________ kitten to come out and play.

This dog is being ______and refusing to move.

These soldiers are marching and playing in ________.

This dog is _________by a short leash.