There was _______in the streets after the announcement.

I heard the ______ of heels coming down the hall.

The antique shop was cluttered with all sorts of _______, from porcelain figurines to rusted pocket watches.

Politicians who_____on major issues lose credibility with voters.

Leaders who ______ in times of crisis only deepen the problem.

• She thinks her new smartphone is the ______, but it’s just like any other.

• After splitting the bill, they were ________—no debts on either side.

• That horror movie gave me the ________ for days.

• The deal was done in _______, with no public announcement.

The salesman’s _______ tricks fooled many into buying worthless products.

• The team had a quick pow-wow before finalizing the project.

• I'm tired of all this _______ corporate pep talk - let's talk about real solutions.