• Learning a second language can be _______ for career advancement.

The Reformers turned to the government for aid and protection,

as _______ and war ensued throughout Europe.

• The doctor warned that smoking would only ________ the patient’s respiratory problems.

The speakers voice began to ________, and then silence.

The young entrepreneur was constantly on the lookout for _______ ventures

that would help him become even wealthier.

• He's too much of a ______ to see the benefits of working together on the project.

Because he was afraid that his children would ________ his fortune,

the famous singer omitted them from his will.

From my _______, our school should have three lunch periods instead of two.

The ________ for completing all my chores this week is permission

to stay out one hour past my curfew.

• If my mother picks me up from school in her pajamas, she will ________ me in front of my friends.

• Although the rule was ________ and ridiculous, Jack was punished for breaking it.