1. We took pity on the young ________ and brought him to a shelter where he could find food and warmth.

2. The student failed his research paper because he chose to ________ material from a another author’s work.

3. As ________ beings we live each day conscious of our shortcomings and victories.

4. I could tell by Konrad’s ________ manner that he was really sorry for how he had treated Annette.

5. The artist attempted to ________ the painting by adding people dressed in bright colors in the foreground.

6. Although it was supposed to be written for the general public, the report was so ________ that only those with inside knowledge of government workings could understand it.

7. Please don’t ________ me my success—I’ve worked hard to earn this promotion!

8. The risk of cheating on the test was not worth the possible ________ of failing the class.

9. The devastating drought forced the ________ tribes of the rainforest to leave their homes and venture into the modern world.

10. The company officials felt the rising cost of health coverage was ________ enough to raise their employees’ insurance premiums.