The _____ of some people shows they lack education.

The sailors were _____ the rope lines attached to the sails.

Many students were _____ while the teacher gave instructions for the activity.

The captain had to climb the main sail to get a better _____ of the horizon.

The soldieres had to _____ the beach carefully before disembarking.

We were all _____ inside the tiny cave hiding from our enemies.

For many decades, freedom was the most _____ matter of discussion amongst the people.

The people vote to choose their _____ every four years.

The hopes of the explorers were completely _____ when they lost their equipment.