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

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.

The repairperson said the roof had been ___________ damaged by the hurricane and would need to be completely replaced.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 ___________.

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.

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