1. Carson was at first flattered by the ________ of his new colleagues, but he soon realized that their admiration rested chiefly on his connections, not his accomplishments.

2. Recovering from the tragedy, Helena found the ________ sunrise reassuring, as it gave her something to rely on each and every morning.

3. It is every American person’s ________ to live the life he or she chooses.

4. Much to my surprise, my teenage daughter was ________ to the idea of going out with me on Friday night instead of with her friends.

5. To prove your theory, you need to design an experiment that will provide ________ evidence.

6. The goal of any company is to have its product name become ________—constantly at the forefront of the consumer’s mind.

7. When Arnold’s grandmother began to complain about the excruciating pain in her knees and legs, she was referred to an ________ specialist for a diagnosis.

8. Although she was a successful professional, Debra’s inability to accurately complete her taxes made her feel a bit ________.

9. The ________ yoga instructor waited patiently for her students to find the proper pose, which she performed with ease.

10. The hospital had an outbreak of chicken pox and was forced to ________ all patients and staff to prevent more infected victims.