Words not to be confused

I felt that the other kids ... me for having the wrong accent and the wrong colour skin.

He was a ... of genius, and he suffered.

It's so ... of the Olsens to let us borrow their car.

He opened the gate, walked up the drive, and stopped, staring at the bicycle ... against the wall.

It ends with her ... about buying a pink scarf because her granddaughter likes pink.

I feel nothing but ... for people who are obsessed with fast cars and designer clothes.

She sat ... on how much had changed since she'd bought the farm.

I ... pouring the cappuccinos on the floor and sweeping out but figured he might just shoot me in the foot.

She sat down and sipped the wine and ... what she had done.

Before buying a car you should ... the cost of insuring it.

Jason ... offered to give me a ride home.

Philippa sat cross-legged beside the bed, as if ... on the carpet.

There's no point in ... -- forget about her.

What ... of material is the box usually made of?