Most instructors tend to ____ while they teach; the hand motions enhance their lessons.

By telling an amusing story, the speaker created ____ with the audience and won their trust.

Hester Prynne chose to live in a run-down cottage on the edge of Boston; the ____ of the community was a symbol of her social standing due to her sin.

Most celebrities expect and receive ____ treatment when they go places.

Mrs. Mallard's sister was quite ____, begging her sister to open the locked door and allow her to comfort her in the loss of her husband.

I was overcome with ____ when my secret crush asked me out. What a joyous occasion!

Children can't help but ____ their parents during the holidays, constantly nagging for the irresistible toys they see advertised on television.

While some students can think on their feet, most need time for their responses to ____.

The queen has the power of ____; she is able to bestow titles upon citizens as a reward for their service to the nation.

The pain from the wound was ____ and the man fainted due to the unbearable pain.

Because the bridge was closed and cars could not get across the river, the traffic was more ____ than usual.