1. As he entered, he couldn’t miss the ________ tension in the room.

2. She ________ herself on her older sister.

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

4. It must have been an ________ remark. I don’t think that she meant to offend you.

5. Since the washing machine is ________ I have to do all the washing up myself.

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

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

8. I am eager for her to receive an education that will ________ her for a career in business.

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

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