Earning a gold medal in the Olympics is quite a ________. 

The ________________ in the classroom next door preventing us from concentrating on the quiz.

Bonnie and Clyde are some of the most __________________ bank robbers in recent history. 

The Eads Bridge in St. Louis has some interesting ______________ in its design.

The show brought a ________________ of applause, since it wasn't really that great. 

Even when it's pretty cold outside, a sweatshirt will _________________ for me to do chores in, since I'm moving fairly quickly and don't want to have so many clothes that I start sweating. 

No matter how ____________________ my grandsons might look, I still think they are the cutest boys in the world. 

When their owners are sick, it's amazing how a dog's _________________ kick in and they don't want to leave their owner's side and provide comfort. 

When there is a series of books or articles written in a certain order, I prefer to start with _____________ one in the series. 

She felt sorry for the poor ______________ on the side of road, and provided a coat and a meal to him.