Lately, more people have been trying to reduce the amount of garbage they create by avoiding ___________ items such as paper plates, plastic knives and forks.

Stephan has been ___________ by his manager to lead the new advertising project. He is nervous but also excited to be given such a responsibility.

The man wrapped his dog's leash around a post and tied a ___________ in it to make sure the dog could not run out of the yard.

The couple was awoken in the night by an ___________ who broke a window and entered their home. Whoever it was had left by the time the police arrived.

Despite the benefits for humans, many people say medical experiments on animals are not ___________ because they cause too much suffering.

Raquel ___________ the poor children she often saw asking for money on the street. She always offered them her spare change, and she bought them food whenever she could.

Rodolfo's boss, Susan, was angry with him when the client canceled the contract, but his colleagues ___________ him. They told the boss it was not his fault.

The flowers had very long ___________, so Glenda had to cut them before putting them in a vase.

The government adopted new environmental regulations and stated that the companies that fail to ___________ will be fined.

The general refused to ___________ information about the military's strategy for the war to the media. He was worried that doing so might help the enemy.

Religious issues have been a ___________ theme in the author's book. His newest book is no different, as it focuses on the role of women in Eastern religions.

Jane's boss asked her to ___________ to finish the work she was given more quickly. She promised that she would do her best.