The organization’s efforts helped __________ living conditions in the refugee camps.

The journalist’s article cast an unfair __________ on the politician’s reputation.

Through __________ effort, she completed her thesis with precision and care.

The architect’s rough sketch helped __________ the design of the new library.

His views on technology seemed __________, as if he were stuck in the past.

The athlete reached the __________ of her career when she won the Olympic gold medal.

His endless clichés made the speech dull and __________.

The city streets were filled with the __________ of honking cars and shouting vendors.

For the environmentalist, pollution was an __________, something she utterly despised.

The billionaire lived in an __________ neighborhood filled with mansions.