Our military is prepared to deal with external aggression, but our best defense against _________________ at home is the loyalty of the American people

_____________________ is a noble human emotion, but in itself it is no substitute for vigorous efforts to help other people.

Since he has been able to _________________ almost anything he wants out of his parents, he is quite unprepared now to face the harsh realities of life.

An experienced politician always tries to avoid making ___________________ remarks that may offend some voters.

Although the queen is the __________________ head of state, the Prime Minister is the real leader of the British government.

_________________________ was such a common offense among Roman provincial governors that, when asked how they made their fortunes, most simply replies, "In the provinces."

His investments proved to be profitable, but they were __________________ rather than the result of knowledge and planning.

The Biblical prophets _____________________ idol worship of any kind and railed vehemently against such practices.

You are following an all too familiar pattern in ______________ your failures to anyone and everyone - except yourself.

Although that critic is feared for _________________ reviews, I have learned that there is usually a sound basis for her unfavorable judgments.

I learned that I would have to make a choice between my strong aversion to hard work and my equally strong ____________________ for eating.

After he had seen the error of his ways, the villain attempted to _________________ the dark deeds of his past by acts of kindness and mercy.

It is only in my fantasies that I display the _________________ associated with movie heroes who are "as cool as a cucumber."

Experienced lawyers know that the line between literal truth and slight but significant distortion of the facts is often a ________________ one.

With the deadline fast approaching, the local newspaper office was in a _________________ of last-minute activity and preparation.

They are conscientious objectors to military service because they are ________________ by a deep religious conviction not to take a human life.

When I spoke to Mother about going on the Easter trip to Washington, her only reply was a _______________ "We'll see."

Modern American society can justly be said to be the end point of the _______________ of diverse groups of immigrants.

The new computerized referral system will greatly _________________ the processing of customers' complaints.

She seemed to feel that a snooze at her desk was not an annoying habit but the _________________________ of a veteran employee.

My broad hint that I had paid for the lessons myself brought smiles of ______________________ from all the judges at the piano recital.

She hesitated to offer her opinion, fearing that they would take _____________________ at her criticism.

The various community organizations formed a ____________ to lobby against parking laws.

An overworked parent may be unlikely to indulge the complaints of a _____________________ child.

If you take pride in expressing yourself with force and originality, you should not use so many ___________________ phrases.

Her eyes told me that more than a few well-chosen words would be needed to ___________________ her hurt feelings.

They try to "prove" the __________________ of modern youth by emphasizing everything that is bad and ignoring whatever is good.

My attempt to __________________ information over the phone was met with a barrage of irrelevant recordings.

Since I don't like people who play favorites in the office, I have frequently _______________________ against such behavior with my superiors.

The banjo, once thought to be a ___________________ product of the Southern hills actually came here from Africa.

Apparently mistaking us for the millionaire's children, the hotel manager overwhelmed us with his __________________ attentions.

Their tastes have been so _____________ by luxurious living that they seem incapable of enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

A great work of art may be said to __________________ time, and it is remembered for decades, or even centuries.

I truly dislike the kind of sensational popular biography that focuses solely on the more ________________ or scandalous aspects of a superstar's career.

She will __________________ in the dispute between the two children, and soon they will be playing happily again.

I was awakened not be a sudden sound but by a ______________ in the din of traffic.

I certainly appreciate your praise but I must say that I can see nothing so remarkably ___________________ in having done what any decent person would do.

Those lacking the facts or afraid of reprisals often tarnish an enemy's reputation by use of ___________________.

Some skilled actors can _______________ emotions they might never have felt in life.