very stubborn of mind; pig-headed

to let go

lasting for a long time; a plant that lives for long time

property thus saved

fitful but brief; a sudden, violent eruption

careful; cautious

a gap or opening

scattered wreckage

to wipe out; keep oneself from being noticed

There was _______ of cars on the freeway; traffic did not move for 30 minutes.

Sometimes you can _______ an antique by sanding it, cleaning off the rust, and some touch up paint.

There was a _________ in testing security when a student kept her phone and calculator out during the test.

We chose _______ to place in our living room because they would last for a long time.

Mr. DePalma had a _________ reaction to Kennedy's assassination. He sobbed heavily.