1. My cousin is _____ of our family — he became an artist while everyone else is doctors and lawyers.
2. To open a new business, you have to deal with a lot of _____ and paperwork.
3. When I told him I'd lost his book, he gave me _____ and walked away.
4. That expensive exercise machine has become _____ — nobody ever uses it.
5. I told her the dress looked great — it was just _____ to make her feel better.
6. He only visits his hometown _____, maybe once every few years.
7. The _____ arrived at the scene within minutes of the call.
8. _____ usually spend most of their day sitting at desks in offices.
9. When he insulted my mother, I really _____ and shouted at him.
10. The new smartphone is _____ right now — everyone wants to buy it.
11. The city council finally _____ to start construction on the new school.
12. My grandmother _____ — her garden is absolutely beautiful.
13. After years of struggling, our company is finally _____ and making a profit.
14. We've spent too much money this month — our account is _____ again.
15. When she saw her friend's new car, she was _____.
16. After the final exam, we decided to _____ and celebrate all night.
17. The news of their engagement _____ — nobody expected it.
18. The police _____ as he was leaving the store with the stolen goods.
19. The hotel _____ for the visiting celebrity.
20. He's been _____ ever since he lost his job last week.