1. Panic ________ as the news of the explosion broke and the police found it difficult to control the situation.

2. The strategic use of philanthropy helps corporate houses ________ their reputations.

3. She ________ herself on her older sister.

4. A special team of observers has been dispatched to ________ the situation.

5. If a child is constantly criticized, he will only become ________.

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

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

8. He was ________ to the growing resentment among the staff.

9. As she narrated the tragic incident she voice ________ and tears slid down her face.

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