The Red Cross works to ___ suffering in war-torn areas around the world.
temper
alleviate
placate
diminish
You can donate via the website to help ___ hunger in third world countries.
contest
contend
challenge
combat
There is ___ concern regarding the rapid spread of disease in poverty stricken countries.
broad
overall
widespread
thorough
The high levels of air pollution is ___ a result of local factory emissions.
abruptly
markedly
distinctly
plainly
Thankfully the vandalism of the park statue seems to be an isolated ___; no further problems have been reported.
sequence
instance
circumstance
incident
The vote on the anti-bullying policy was ___ and it will be put into effect immediately at the school.
undivided
united
unanimous
undoubted
The campaign focuses on supporting animals on the ___ of extinction.
limit
hem
verge
margin
I didn't see Jane at the final talk of the conference; she ___ early for some reason.
should have left
ought to have left
must have left
may leave
