The stadium was a seething _________ of emotion, with the teams tied up and only seconds left in the game.

The ______________ of all towns near the coast was a precaution brought on by reports of hurricane conditions.

My grandmother has more energy than anyone I know. Her spark and __________ surpasses people half her age.

It took an incredible amount of ______________ and determination for the band and dance team to make it to the state competition.

Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, is considered by many to be a ________________. Who else could have seen that one day we'd all carry around small computers in our pockets?

I don't need to have a _____________ to know that you won't pass the test if you don't study.

Despite facing many _____________ such as poverty, and abuse, the young man went on to become a leader in his community.

The preschool class seemed sweet and innocent, but when left to their own devices they became quite _________. I have rarely seen such raw aggression.

Though they may seem like harmless fun, making jokes about the Holocaust makes a _______________ of the many lives lost during that tragedy.

Delirious from the pain, the patient pleaded to be given more _________________.

I gave the piñata a tremendous ___________, which resulted in a rain shower of candy, and children clamoring to grab all that they could.

The flu epidemic was ________________ at our school last year. So many people got sick that we had to cancel classes for three days.

Although I wanted to give him a piece of my mind, I decided that the best course of action was to ______ and walk away.

The school nurse sent out a letter advising parents of the threat of _______________. There had been reports of several students coming down with a bad case of mono.

I was so ready to get out of school and start my weekend that my last period seemed to last for ________________ minutes.

It's been at least a ________________ since we've had a kick back. Let's get together this weekend.

The police officer gripped his ____________ and yelled at the suspect to get down on the ground.

The __________ to buy the new Playstation 14 wrapped around the building.

I used every ________ I could think of to persuade my English teacher to let us have a free day.

The two friends were so close that they finished each other's sentences. It was as though their minds were _________ together.