'To attempt to get power or get into a better position than other people using any methods you can': Since the death of the president, opposition parties and the army have been jockeying ____ power

He admits, [guard], that he does enjoy writing

The party's rank and ____ are beginning to question the prime minister's choice of advisers

Our personalities result from the complex [play] between our genes and our environment

He was accused of being involved in shady financial [deal].

The book will provide a [stimulate] to research in this very important area.

The French were completely [play] by the Russian team

The tabloid feature bizarre and [speculate] theories

The journalist asked the politician a very loaded ____?

She takes pride in stating her political [convince].

'To be old and no longer working properly': This TV is totally clapped _____. I can't even get a picture.

The professor initiated a [stimulate] discussion between the students.