1. Normally, Maya would not have made so many spelling mistakes in her essay; she is usually ________ about her spelling.

2. Over the years the Wilsons slowly ________ upon the Jacksons’ property, moving the stone markers that divided their lots farther and farther onto the Jacksons’ land.

3. Johnny’s good behavior in class yesterday was ________ by his disruptive outbursts in Math this morning.

4. The discovery of the new element was ________; the scientist was looking for something else.

5. He has long been a(n) ________ of year-round school, believing it would significantly improve learning and ease the burden on working parents.

6. Gabi found that whenever she was confused about an idea or issue, writing about it would help ________ her true feelings.

7. Prince Phillip had to choose: marry the woman he loved and ________ his right to the throne, or marry Lady Fiona and inherit the crown.

8. Although the villagers’ lives were profoundly different from her own, Jing-Mae felt a deep ________ for the people when she served in the Peace Corps.

9. David felt as if the family picnic would be a(n) ________ time to talk with his grandmother about her plans for the holidays.

10. The firefighter was ________ in the news for his heroic rescue of a child from a burning house.