1. I think their asking us when we would like to start was an ________ acceptance of our terms.

2. After she retired she had plenty of time on her hands and took up sketching as a ________.

3. I think it's rather ________ that they haven't replied to your letter.

4. He got his first ________ when he was spotted playing college football.

5. We decided against doing business with them after it was discovered that their business affairs were in a complete ________.

6. The ________ is on her to make the first move.

7. They had little chances of survival, but hope still ________ in their hearts.

8. The defendant’s ________ was broken by the new evidence.

9. He has such good manners that he can easily ________ a gentleman.

10. The planning committee's deliberations went on all night, but still they failed to reach a ________.