In response to the police officer's rapid-fire questions, the tired-looking boy gave a(n) ______ shrug.
Finding the magazine article _______ , Kathleen fixed herself a cup of coffee and then finished reading.
The insurance company granted Sam a _______ after his house was consumed by fire.
Without challenging and exciting subject material, the children will _______ in the classroom.
Even the most superb gymnasts must be _______ for flaws in their own performance.
Some critics have seen the actor's final film as a _______ for the bygone era of silent movies.
When the manager asked that I leave the store, I _______ only because I did not want to cause a scene.
No amount of shouting could lift the children out of their television-induced _______.
The ______ expression of the taxi driver made the passengers fear for their safety.
There seemed to be no escape from the ______ caused by Jaclyn's long illness.