something that is usually good, bad, severe etc.

any several blackbirds smaller than a crow

obstacles; deterrents

balance; arrangement

Alert; bewilderment

Some officials expressed __________ that on taking up the job two years ago she rejected the use of a lesser car>

• "the windows on each side of the building are aligned in perfect _________."

Prayer was ______ during the holiday season. The crowds' prayers were continuous and persistent at night.

This giant __________ frequents lakes, lagoons and bays, where it feeds along the shore.

• "is there any physical _________ that may affect your driving? Do you have a physical defect?"

alertness

Their ________ was not enough to avert the attack. The guard's alertness was at it's weakest at night.

a physical defect that prevents normal speech