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 data-security consultant warned that the company's computers were ___________ to virus attacks and needed to be made safer.

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

The politician had been very popular, so his funeral ___________ stretched over several city blocks. Supporters followed the car carrying his body all the way to the church.

Claire's hands began to ___________ with fear moments before she walked on stage for her violin solo. After she played the first note, however, she felt more relaxed.

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

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

A: Margaret has lots of ideas about how to increase the company's profits.
B: Yeah, but most of them are ___________. That's why the bosses ignore them.

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.

When Horst dropped his plate on the floor, it broke into many small ___________. He cleaned them all up carefully so that he would not stepp one and hurt his foot.

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

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