Despite his ___________ health, Keith remained positive. He did his best not to let his illness stop him from enjoying his life.

Zara demonstrated her athletic ___________ by becoming the youngest player ever to win a national tennis tournament.

When plans for a new highway were announced at the town meeting, local residents protested angrily. It was difficult to hear the chairperson because of all the ___________.

Security guards caught a young man trying to ___________ a video camera into the venue so he could illegally film the concert.

The book describes some of the ___________ performed by famous mountain climbers, beginning with Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's climb to the summit of Mount Everest.

During the election campaign, the press ___________ the mayor with accusations about his private life. It soon became clear he would never get reelected.

Although parents must teach children the importance of honesty, schools should also do their part to ___________ students with this characteristic.

Glenda was disappointed when she found out the painting she had bought at an antique market was ___________. If it had been genuine, it would have been worth thousands of dollars.

DNA testing finally ___________ the man of all charges, and he was set free after having spent five years in prison.

A: I'd be happy to drive you to the airport tomorrow.
B: Well, if it's no ___________, I'll accept your offer. It would really help me out.

Brett was always ___________ about his appearance, so his co-workers were shocked when he showed up to work one day with messy hair and a wrinkled shirt.

Tim's new office was so ___________ it depressed him. He decided to bring in some plants to brighten it up a bit.