Over time, the sea began to (a)   upon the coastline, eroding the sandy beaches.

freedom from punishment

(a)  

The lawyer objected to the prosecution by arguing that the witness's statement was not (a)   to the case.

to advance beyond the usual or proper limits, trespass

(a)  

a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world

(a)  

The old writer was a known (a)   and was rarely seen outside his secluded home.

His stern (a)   made it clear that he was not in the mood for jokes.

In that region, agriculture is the (a)   industry, employing most of the population.

air, manner; appearance; expression

(a)  

related to the matter at hand, to the point

(a)  

Fame, glory

(a)  

She asked for a (a)   brand of tea, refusing to drink anything else.

special or particular; clearly presented or stated

(a)  

suitable, fitting, likely; quick to learn

(a)  

The scientist gained international (a)   for her groundbreaking research on DNA.

the greatest in strength or power; most common

(a)  

The corrupt official acted with (a)   , knowing he would never face consequences.

to end resistance, give up, throw in the towel

(a)  

His love of books made it (a)   that he became a librarian.