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.

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.

A: I really think the Johnsons ___________ their daughter.
B: Yes, they give her whatever she wants. She never has to work for anything.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.