Colby needs to _____ his words more clearly so he can be understood.

One ____ issued by the church forbade ____ behavior during services.

My once _____ and easygoing neighbor now _____ every curse she could think of against me.

None of my father's _____ on my behavior could prevent my _____ tantrums when I didn't get what I wanted.

The general of the rebel army _____ his previous allegiance to the government.

Though I was crying tears of joy, my feelings at the birth of my child were utterly _____.

My favorite ______ is "a penny saved is a penny earned" and I always try to follow this advice and be frugal.

The jury felt it necessary to ____ the reporter for refusing to _____ his false statements.

The students _____ their right to free speech when the school board said they would not publish the editorial as it was too ______.