1. Something went ________ in our experiment, and instead of creating a green odorless vapor, we ended up with a noxious red liquid that stunk up the laboratory for days.

2. At one time it was in ________ for women to wear gloves and hats whenever they were out in public.

3. Oliver was unable to ________ himself from the difficulties he had caused by forging the documents.

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

5. With a(n) ________ grin, the boy quickly slipped the candy into his pocket without his mother’s knowledge.

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

7. To ________ a congressional bill, the president must use his official seal on all documents.

8. During the holiday season, the ________ theme is “Peace on Earth, Goodwill Toward All.”

9. Even though the pilot promised it was safe, Neil was ________ to fly during a snowstorm.

10. The defense attorney’s choice of words ________ that there were other possible versions of the crime, but the jury was unconvinced.