His ___ from the age of seven was to be a pilot, and now he is one.

Her voice is very ___; she sings like no one else.

The boy bears a ___ resemblance to his famous grandfather.

She's only a ___ climber at the moment, but she'll soon improve.

Rumors were ___ that the famous couple were about to get a divorce.

Thomas Edison's technological achievements were ___ in the pre-digital age.

The politician ___ everything that was wrong with society: greed, corruption, and a thirst for fame.

No one found his ___ jokes to be the least bit funny.

My grandmother was a very ___ woman, as she'd been educated at one of the finest boarding schools in Switzerland.

The singer broke his leg last week;___________-, he's decided not to cancel the concert.

The scandal had a ___________ effect on the politician's career; he was forced to resign in shame.

The policeman's talk at the school had a ___________ effect on many of the students.

Elvis Presley made a huge __________ to the world of rock 'n' roll.

The translator is _____________ in five languages.

I'm sorry I was ___________you last night. I was very tired.

I'm___________time, so I won't be able to stop by your house tonight.

People have been painting pictures on walls since _______________.

He used to be a famous basketball player, but now he __________ on NBA games for a leading TV station.

The ambitious young businessman _____________ up the corporate ladder in record time.

It's important for young people to feel respected by their ____________.

The senator had a ___________ influence on his daughter's decision to go into politics.

The student was asked to type his compositions as his handwriting was totally ___________.

The actor was _________ for his rudeness to television interviewers.

The actor had __________ that he would retire after that movie, but in fact he made two more.

We ________ from your letter that you will not be visiting London this year.

His incredible ability in math __________ him apart from his classmates.