Fill
They contracted an _______ with another country.
alliance
His strength did not avail against the ________ onslaught.
Hostile
Jane ______ her family by leaving her husband.
morify
This television program provoked a _______ debate in the United Kingdom.
Spirited
Five colors ________ our eyes and obstruct our insights.
bewilder
Many people give up when they think they're not good at a particular job or task, assuming the exertion is _______.
Fruitless
Payne gained a reputation for sound, if ______, views.
Orthodox
Argentina came to a ______ standstill while the game was being played
virtual
The crowd laugh and guffaw as soon as they see the ridiculous manner of the ________.
Buffoon
It is prohibited to carry kindling into places where ________ and explosive dangerous goods are produced and stored.
Inflammable
It remained very difficult to _______ food, fuel and other daily necessities.
Procure
His death has left a ________ in the cricketing world which can never be filled.
void
That would once have been a very _______ assertion.
Controversial
He compared them to rats, and threatened to go door to door to _____ punishment.
inflict
The attack began, sending residents _______ for cover.
Scurry
________ students are always getting into trouble.
Wayward
But the reality of these formidable challenges should not _______ us.
Dishearten
A cancer is a _______ tumour.
malignant
We stripped off our ______ clothes.
Sodden
His smile soon modified to a ________.
wince