Because he started writing his term paper far too late, he is now behind the ______ ball.

Don’t you think an employee with ______ like Henry will soon be promoted?

My daughter is a very confident girl and likes to express herself in public, unlike her brother, who is a ______.

He is just a little child, please keep your _____ on and be patient with him.

Next time if you happen to arrive somewhere in my _____ of the woods, do come round and have a meal with us.

Although the _____ route I showed you is longer, it will actually take you a shorter time as you can avoid traffic jams during the rush hour.

Although the famous singer dismissed the allegations as _______ and innuendo, police investigation has shown the opposite.

Students, when you arrive at the theatre, remember that you must sit according to the seating ______ I showed you yesterday and whoever doesn’t follow will be disciplined!

The search for _____ between the two sides has appeared to be in vain as none of the two companies was willing to compromise.

Marriage, though not the social imperative it once was, still stands for a major rite of _____ into adult life.

Though it is still controversial regarding the character of the young actor, most people can’t deny he is worthy of his _____ success.

The bullet, luckily, just _____ his shoulder.

Those openly _____ their wealth show nothing but a shallow mind and a contemptible dignity of themselves.

I understand and would totally support you if you want to _____ of this toxic relationship.