My broad hint that I had paid for the lessons myself brought smiles of ______________________ from all the judges at the piano recital.

She hesitated to offer her opinion, fearing that they would take _____________________ at her criticism.

The various community organizations formed a ____________ to lobby against parking laws.

An overworked parent may be unlikely to indulge the complaints of a _____________________ child.

If you take pride in expressing yourself with force and originality, you should not use so many ___________________ phrases.

Her eyes told me that more than a few well-chosen words would be needed to ___________________ her hurt feelings.

They try to "prove" the __________________ of modern youth by emphasizing everything that is bad and ignoring whatever is good.

My attempt to __________________ information over the phone was met with a barrage of irrelevant recordings.

Since I don't like people who play favorites in the office, I have frequently _______________________ against such behavior with my superiors.

The banjo, once thought to be a ___________________ product of the Southern hills actually came here from Africa.

Apparently mistaking us for the millionaire's children, the hotel manager overwhelmed us with his __________________ attentions.

Their tastes have been so _____________ by luxurious living that they seem incapable of enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

A great work of art may be said to __________________ time, and it is remembered for decades, or even centuries.

I truly dislike the kind of sensational popular biography that focuses solely on the more ________________ or scandalous aspects of a superstar's career.

She will __________________ in the dispute between the two children, and soon they will be playing happily again.

I was awakened not be a sudden sound but by a ______________ in the din of traffic.

I certainly appreciate your praise but I must say that I can see nothing so remarkably ___________________ in having done what any decent person would do.

Those lacking the facts or afraid of reprisals often tarnish an enemy's reputation by use of ___________________.

Some skilled actors can _______________ emotions they might never have felt in life.