| 1. He was fired from his job because of his _______________ to work overtime. | | |
| 2. Be careful of the _______________ dogs in the village; they could be carrying disease. | | |
| 3. His cheeks were all _______________ after he had two teeth pulled out. | | |
| 4. Despite her repeated _______________ that she was innocent, everyone was sure she was guilty. | | |
| 5. The results of the tests are _______________ signs that his cancer may be beaten. | | |
| 6. Mr. Jones' _______________ from the company was due to his frequent absences and his lack of hard work. | | |
| 7. Nelson Mandela's _______________ to the cause of freedom in South Africa eventually led him from jail to the presidency of his country. | | |
| 8. The _______________ of talks between the two countries is a good sign for the future of the peace process. | | |
| 9. We'll have to be _______________ in our spending if we want to make our money last. | | |
| 10. The _______________ of the murdered child was attended by almost the entire town. | | |
| 11. You must have your parents' _______________ before you can go on the field trip. | | |
| 12. Thousands of people _______________ into the streets of the capital to celebrate their country's victory in the World Cup. | | |
| 13. The cashier tried to _______________ the robber until the store security guard arrived. | | |
| 14. The ruling party suffered a _______________ defeat at the hands of the left-wing party. | | |