Our military is prepared to deal with external aggression, but our best defense against _________________ at home is the loyalty of the American people

_____________________ is a noble human emotion, but in itself it is no substitute for vigorous efforts to help other people.

Since he has been able to _________________ almost anything he wants out of his parents, he is quite unprepared now to face the harsh realities of life.

An experienced politician always tries to avoid making ___________________ remarks that may offend some voters.

Although the queen is the __________________ head of state, the Prime Minister is the real leader of the British government.

_________________________ was such a common offense among Roman provincial governors that, when asked how they made their fortunes, most simply replies, "In the provinces."

His investments proved to be profitable, but they were __________________ rather than the result of knowledge and planning.

The Biblical prophets _____________________ idol worship of any kind and railed vehemently against such practices.

You are following an all too familiar pattern in ______________ your failures to anyone and everyone - except yourself.

Although that critic is feared for _________________ reviews, I have learned that there is usually a sound basis for her unfavorable judgments.

I learned that I would have to make a choice between my strong aversion to hard work and my equally strong ____________________ for eating.

After he had seen the error of his ways, the villain attempted to _________________ the dark deeds of his past by acts of kindness and mercy.

It is only in my fantasies that I display the _________________ associated with movie heroes who are "as cool as a cucumber."

Experienced lawyers know that the line between literal truth and slight but significant distortion of the facts is often a ________________ one.

With the deadline fast approaching, the local newspaper office was in a _________________ of last-minute activity and preparation.

They are conscientious objectors to military service because they are ________________ by a deep religious conviction not to take a human life.

When I spoke to Mother about going on the Easter trip to Washington, her only reply was a _______________ "We'll see."

Modern American society can justly be said to be the end point of the _______________ of diverse groups of immigrants.

The new computerized referral system will greatly _________________ the processing of customers' complaints.