Every year, I try to _______ the idea that Scout is a boy, and every year, someone refers to her as "he" or "him."

After eavesdropping on the private conversation between Jim and Jill, what information did you ________ about their secret plans?

Your presentation will have to be ________ because you only have four minutes to speak.

I like to visit museums by myself so I have time to be ______ in studying the artwork.

Miley Cyrus had to ________ help from the police to keep a stalker away from her.

The __________ old man scolded the children for playing in his yard.

How can you tell when my brother is mad? He will answer you with very ______ responses, usually only one word.

What was it like to go to school in the 1950's? It was an era completely ________ of technology.

My dog's fur will ______ when he hears the dogs next door starting to bark.

I will not do your work for you. You must do it of your own ________.

As someone who does not like conflict, I generally avoid ________ people.

An interpreter will _______ the instructions for all non-English speaking guests.

That building was constructed in 1934 and still has the same _______ with iron doors and a striped awning.

When I missed my curfew by an hour, I could not ______ my parents with any excuses; I was definitely in trouble!