After her husband of 40 years passed away, Mrs. Gonzalez was _________ of his constant companionship.

Beethoven's ____________ for music enabled him to produce some of the world's best classical music.

The Joker always concocted ____________ plans.

Even though her boyfriend had forgotten her birthday, she could not remain ____________ with him for long.

No matter what the mother did, she could not __________ her baby's cries.

The new wrestler proved to be a ____________ opponent; everyone was amazed by his strength and did not want to face him at the next meet.

The ___________________ had him under a spell; we knew he was not speaking the truth.

The airline personnel ___________ the passenger on board the aircraft since they suspected he had stolen a valuable necklace from another passenger.

Odysseus and his men thought they had met their ________ at sea.  A tremendous wave was about to sink their ship.

The hurricane was on its way toward our city; it was bringing dangerous _____________ and strong thunderstorms.