1. Julia’s parents gave her one ________ regarding her new job: It could not interfere with her schoolwork.

2. The knight sought to ________ his broadsword in such a menacing fashion as to frighten his attacker away.

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. The authorities, fearing a ________ of their power, called for a military state in the hopes of restoring order.

8. Jonelle is a(n) ________ of the kind of student we seek: someone who is both academically strong and actively involved in the community.

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

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