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.

General Anderson knew that, since the enemy army was ___________ in caves near the top of a mountain, it would be almost impossible to defeat.

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 ___________.

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

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.

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

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

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

Experienced interviewers can tell when people are ___________ the truth, so job interviewees should be careful not to exaggerate their abilities.

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.

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.

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