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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Raquel ___________ the poor children she often saw asking for money on the street. She always offered them her spare change, and she bought them food whenever she could.

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.

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

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.