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 ___________.

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

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.

A: Ms. Tanaka, do you have any suggestions for improving my vocabulary ___________?
B: I recommend you use flashcards. They can really help you remember new words.

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

People should be suspicious of _______ e-mails claiming to come from official sources. Many are sent by criminals trying to gain access to people's bank accounts.

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

After one basketball player punched a player from the other team, players from both teams rushed onto the court and started a huge ___________ that officials had trouble stopping.

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.

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

Although the sales deal seemed attractive, the CEO felt there were many points that required further ___________ before a final agreement could be reached.