1. Our cottage by the sea offers many days of relaxation with warm sunshine and soothing ________.

2. The events of the evening ________ without difficulty despite the lack of planning on the part of the host.

3. The ________ employee decided to complain publicly about the unacceptable working conditions.

4. The cop was in a ________: Should he chase the criminal or help the victim?

5. At the banquet, the disappearance of the woman’s jeweled bracelet from her wrist appeared to be the ________ of an accomplished thief.

6. The female fox’s ________ over her burrow indicates that she has just birthed her young.

7. The ad didn’t mention a specific salary; it just said “compensation ________ with experience.”

8. Despite enthusiastic efforts from the supporting cast, the critics agreed the star of the play gave a ________ performance, ruining the chance of lucrative box office sales.

9. The subject matter was ________ because the mumbling professor spoke too quickly.

10. The scared boy on the roller coaster made sure his seatbelt was ________ across his body.