Impoverished students can be the ___ of scholarships to make college more affordable.

Maurice has an ___ for comedy and can always keep his peers entertained.

Sometimes when you're feeling down, it helps to have a trusted friend or family member ___ with you.

The presidential candidates attempted to ___ support at the debate.

Jerri felt ___ while her foot was in a cast.

A ___ of bad decisions (and personality flaws) led to several deaths in Romeo & Juliet.

Definition: calm, controlled and self-assured.

Jena looked __________________ as she confidently gave a speech to the large crowd.

Synonyms self-confident, self-assured