The pageant competitors took the stage with much (a)   . They were all very confident.

The players were very (a)   in the final quarter because they were trailing their opponent.

We will have to (a)   the door that will not lock to block intruders from entering.

Shanna has a natural (a)   for painting. She has a natural ability.

Jim tried to (a)   his opponents in the card game. He tried to deceive them into thinking he had a good hand.

If you (a)   a weapon at someone, you should expect them to retaliate.

The new parents were very (a)   to their newborn.

The teacher will (a)   you to ISS if you disrupt class.

The (a)   water surrounded the inlet on the ocean. The water was slightly salty.