The novel Animal Farm is basically an _____ in which animals represent humans associated with corporate greed.

Even though the students complained about the test length, the teacher would not _____ and extend the testing time.

Even though Juan is a _____ of Spain, he frequently travels to the United States for business.

The teacher put special _____ on the fact that the assignment was not due tomorrow, but the day after it, to make sure we would not forget.

Since Charles struck out at bat three times, he is credited as the reason our baseball team suffered such an _____ loss in the state playoffs.

English prides itself on being the _____ language, freely picking up foreign words to incorporate into its flexible vocabulary.

Rice is a _____ for most Asian families as most meals include at least one helping.

This was a moving, _____ ceremony, which gave solace to the parents and families.

People eventually ended up opposing the war simply because the reasons for it became less and less _____ over time.