After realizing the harm he caused, Mark’s expression was filled with __________ as he apologized to his friend.

The __________ between the two rival teams was evident in the way they glared at each other across the field.

She was __________ when she heard the unbelievable news, unable to accept it as truth.

The __________ nature of the young tree made it easy to bend, but also prone to breaking in strong winds.

Despite the many __________ of life, she remained strong and determined to succeed.