make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of

(of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation

a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion

the embarrassment and shame you feel when someone makes you appear stupid, or when you make a mistake in public

to live self-indulgently

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She has shown a ____ devotion to her children.

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The research project is based on the ____ stated earlier.

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He never forgot the ____ of being scolded by her in public.

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His tired mind continued to ____ in self-pity.

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He used to dish out copies of the ____.

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She's always ready to ____ her friends.

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His ____ at this loss is said to have hastened his death.

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By investing wisely, she can ____ a fortune.