Jeff would love to go on vacation in Europe, but his low salary makes it ___________ impossible for him to save enough money for such a trip.

The musician started his career as a traditional jazz pianist, but his music later ___________ and developed into a unique style of jazz.

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 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.

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.

Despite his ___________ appearance, the teacher created a relaxed atmosphere in his classroom, and he was gentle and kind to his students.

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.

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.

Many students complained the book was very difficult to understand in places, so the teacher tried to ___________ those sections using simpler language.

Yesterday, many flights to Paris were cancelled because of ___________ weather conditions. Now that the weather has improved, flight schedules have returned to normal.

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

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.