In science, a new ______ can change the way we live by making tasks easier and more efficient.

The hikers found a cave that provided ______ from the sudden rainstorm.

The bulldozer was used for the ______ of the old, broken building to make room for a new park.

Before making a final decision, our teacher gave a lot of ______ to everyone's ideas for the class trip.

The ______ of waste from the playground helped make the school look much cleaner.

After the long summer holidays, it was difficult for the friends to deal with their ______, as they were used to playing together every day.

The contractor built an ______ to the back of the house to make the kitchen much larger.

The bridge was held up by thick cables that stayed strong under the ______ of the wind.

The muddy river began a slow ______ across the fields after the heavy rain, covering more and more ground.

Because of the heavy snow, the school principal announced a ______ of all outdoor activities.

The detective felt a sense of ______ as he approached the mysterious, dark house.

The new rule about uniforms was very ______ because some students loved it while others strongly disagreed.

The two best friends had a little ______ over which game to play, but they soon made up and started laughing again.

The rules of the game will ______ all players to follow the same instructions to keep it fair.

The computer chair has a special base that allows it to ______ so you can turn around easily.