填空题 We are very close friends. We ______ together for about two years while in Harvard as visiting scholars about eight years ago.

填空题 Loneliness in old age is the ______ of modern society.

填空题 The burglar was trying to ______ into the shop by the back door.

填空题 It is extremely hard to break the ______ of convention.

填空题 They employed some diplomatic ______ to reach an agreement.

填空题 ______ gossip is really annoying.

填空题 Her knowledge of the truth of the matter caused her more ______ than pleasure.

填空题 I liked the photo very much as it is the only photo that shows me in a natural relaxed ______.

填空题 She ______ her purse tightly, threading her way through the throng.