The teacher began to (a)   the students’ decision to cheat on the exam.

Her (a)   laughter made the shy student blush in embarrassment.

The dark clouds and distant thunder gave the scene an (a)   feeling.

Despite his injuries, he (a)   continued the climb up the steep mountain.

It seemed (a)   to argue with someone who refused to listen.

The hero became a (a)   for standing up to injustice.

His apology was (a)   , as though he wasn’t sure he really meant it.

The meeting ended (a)   when the power suddenly went out.

The company’s founder was considered a (a)   in the tech industry.

The rumor was spread with (a)   intent to hurt her reputation.

Trying to change someone’s mind but knowing it won’t work is an example of doing something:

(a)  

When you disagree strongly with an action you (a)   it?