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 or King is the _______ head of state, the Prime Minister is the real leader of the British Government.

_________ was a common offense among Roman provincial governors, who, when asked how that made their fortunes, often replied, "In the provinces."

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

My dogs _______ cold weather so I have to force them outside when the temperature goes below fifty degrees.

You are following an all too familiar pattern in ________ your failures to everyone except yourself.

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

I learned that I would have to make a choice between my strong aversion to hard work and my equally strong ______ for expensive living.

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

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.

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

With the deadline fast approaching, the local newspaper office was in a(n) __________ of last minute activity and preparation.

The environmentalist hopes to get an injunction to ______ the city from demolishing the park to build a Wal-Mart.

When Roger saw Rachel’s ______ expression to his marriage proposal, he was overcome by distress.

Since Hiram was committed to his religious beliefs, he withstood _______ and did not let peer pressure change his ideals.

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