His --- grin made the crowds cheer all the more for his unlikely victory.

The jogger was injured by an unknown ---, who left him immobile at the side of the road.

She stayed --- in the face of chaos.

In court, defendants can --- their accusers in a controlled setting.

The comedy troupe needs to hire a ---.

His novel used a --- style but had a historical setting.

The speaker who said one thing but did something else entirely was regarded as a ---.

Kate's --- fear of hurting herself during exercise has left her weak and out of shape.

The painter chose to --- a plain prairie landscape using bold colors and shadows.

The lawyer insisted that the charges were --- and that they should be dropped immediately.

The students discussed ways to --- a bully as well as ways to avoid an argument with one.

Experienced mountain climbers are used to dealing with all sorts of --- conditions, but the odds of surviving an avalanche are slim for even the most skilled climber.

The soft, --- music that plays in the dentist's waiting room helps patients relax before their appointments.

The police officers took off after the --- and chased him for ten blocks before finally capturing him.

Our theater group performs both classic and --- plays.