a high point of land extending into water

to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo, to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of

to support, give a boost to; a long pillow or cushion, a supporting post

to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to, comprise, include; a list of military personnel; a gathering, accumulation

"The detectives caught this murderer due to the sticky _______ that was left at the scene".

"Each morning, we all __________ on the blacktop for morning prayers".

"When under direct fire, taking a ________ position can decrease your chances of being struck."

full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water

"Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Absorbent and yellow and _______ is he".

showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something

a person or thing turned to for help or advice; the act of seeking help or protection

"The students fidgeted __________ as the test was passed out".

of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously.