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.

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.

Despite his ___________ appearance, the teacher created a relaxed atmosphere in his classroom, and he was gentle and kind to his students.

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.

The management tried to end the strike by offering a small pay increase, but the union decided to ___________ until workers were also offered more vacation days.

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

After his retirement from office, the former mayor started an organization dedicated to the ___________ of homelessness from his city.

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

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

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.

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