Certain ____ diseases, such as measles, and chicken pox, are transmitted through airborne germs.

Eve was the first ____ figure in the Bible. Adam was the first to sin due to peer pressure.

____ is considered to be one of the seven deadly sins.

According to psychology, a person who's aware of his imperfection usually strives to connect it, and, thus achieve ____.

Employee-owned companies are more competitive as all staff _____ personal ____ in the company's success.

The political ____ that prevailed in 17th century England is reflected in John Milton's poetry and prose.

Mother Teresa's whole life was driven by an ____ to help others.

Donations for the tsunami victims have been pouring in on an ______ scale.

Some laws, such as those on human rights, are passed by member states after being ____ through an EU declaration.

Leaves had ____ the storm drains, so the rainwater rushed downhill and flooded the low-lying properties.

Teaching too many new words in the same day may lead to an ______ for foreign-language learners.

The anti-smoking ____ is pushing for a complete ban on smoking in public places, including in your own car.

I cannot accept your argument as it is based on _____ reasoning.

We should not ____ the possibility that the competition will out-big our offer.

The slightest change in pre-schoolers routine can leave them in a state of ____.

Lack of funds ____ a serious obstacle to the construction of new highways.

Dora ____ the idea of having to work through the holidays.

I know that Frank is in his office! Stop trying to ____ me by saying he's in a meeting!

Mary's decision to expand her business is based on the underlying ____ that the economy will improve.

The headmaster hired security guards to ____ further incidents of violence and bullying at school.

We were not able to secure _____ for our research this year, but we hope to find money to go ahead next year.

Jay has been _____ doing great work for his company and expects a rise in his pay.

Judge Thompson removed himself from the case, because he had a _____ in the plaintiff's company.

Before her colleagues had a chance to ask for a rise, Julie ___ to ask for one.

The ____ of a more reliable public transport system has helped reduce traffic congestion.

A ____ has been launched to protect the wildlife in the Pindos Range.

The professor _____ on the words due Monday to make it clear that there wasn't going to be an extension.

Having decided to transfer their property to their offspring, the couple got their attorney to ____ the process ____.

The government has announced that it will _____ $1,000,000 of the bailout money to education.

You cannot organise an event in a public place without getting an official _____.