The customs officer decided to _______ the passenger’s bags when he noticed an unusual item in the suitcase.

The _______ secretary always smiled and agreed with the boss, even if she didn’t completely understand the instructions.

The _______ students asked so many questions about the nature of the universe that it took a lot of patience to answer.

The ______ photographer kept getting closer to the celebrity, asking personal questions even when asked to stop.

Sarah had to _______ her excitement when she heard the surprise news, for she was in the middle of an important conversation.

The group of campers had to _______ their plans to stay outdoors when a bear appeared near their campsite.

Mike had _______ that his surprise proposal was coming when his girlfriend kept mentioning strange plans.

The mother’s _______ was unbearable when she couldn’t find her child in the mall, frantically searching every store.

She felt deep _______ after learning her old friend had been promoted ahead of her despite her hard work.

It was a _______ act to leave a dog stranded in the rain without shelter, showing a lack of compassion.