Many people ______ dishonesty in politics, yet they often expect politicians to bend the truth.

The manager’s ______ remarks left the employees feeling insulted and unappreciated.

The Supreme Court has the power to ______ laws that conflict with the Constitution.

The guilty man sought ______ from the church, hoping for spiritual forgiveness.

To maintain neutrality, the judge decided to ______ from voting on the controversial issue.

Despite his wealth, the billionaire lived an ______ lifestyle, avoiding luxury and excess.

The philosopher’s ideas were so ______ that even scholars struggled to interpret them.

The Nobel Prize is considered one of the highest ______ a person can receive in their field.

Although she disagreed, she chose to ______ rather than argue further.

The burning chemical released an ______ odor that made everyone’s eyes water.

A CEO’s financial ______ allows them to make strategic decisions that maximize profit.

The architecture of the ______ South reflected the prosperity of pre-Civil War society.

The sunny weather on the morning of her wedding was an ______ sign.

His nervous smile seemed to ______ his claims of confidence.

The general’s ______ attitude toward war led him to seek conflicts rather than peace.

The ______ refused to accept scientific evidence that contradicted his beliefs.

The fraudulent accountant attempted to ______ investors out of their savings.

His comments about the religious text were considered ______ and deeply offensive.

The student’s ______ disregard for school rules led to his suspension.