Meditation can help you __________ emotional tension instead of bottling it up (A) contain (B) release (C) reduce (D) affect.

a) The CEO’s speech was surprisingly ________; employees felt unstoppable afterwards. b) A small motor must be very ________ to lift such weight. c) Literature can be a ________ weapon for social change.

Yoga is surprisingly __________; I leave the studio lighter every time (A) relax (B) relaxing (C) relaxed (D) relaxation.

She studied with her eyes half-closed but managed to stay a________.

a) Early-stage trials hint at a possible ________ for dementia. b) Laughter is the best ________, or so the saying goes. c) Sunshine won’t ________ a cold, but it surely helps your mood.

A sudden r________ in oil prices shook global markets.

After three back-to-back exams, Marta felt completely __________ (A) stressful (B) stress (C) stressed (D) stressing.

a) Police reported a sharp rise in petty ________ last month. b) Graffiti is still considered a minor ________ in this city. c) The new law aims to prevent online ________.

Screen brightness can badly a________ your sleep quality.

a) Parents worry that violent video games breed ________. b) The coach shouted orders in an almost ________ tone. c) Excessive sugar can make some children unusually ________.

Surgeons searched for a c________ that would eradicate the rare disease.

Group projects are often more s________ than exams because you rely on others.

Pulling an all-nighter left him too s________ to drive safely.