advocate involve confine respond subsequent distinct intense fulfill circumstance reconcile 1. Fortunately, the accident didn't_________ many people, for there was little traffic at that hour. 2. She ________ her ambition of becoming a fashion designer after years of hard work. 3. They kept on trying their best to develop their business, but in such ______ market competition, they had no idea if success would come along one day. 4. As music plays an important role in our life, many music teachers and educators ________ taking up a musical instrument at a young age. 5. This rule should be entirely clear in the minds of everyone and should not be misunderstood under any ____________. 6. My daughter was shy; she was afraid to ask questions, _______ to questions in class, or talk with other children. 7. I got from him only a letter, which was put on my office desk; _________ to the receipt of this letter I have never heard from him. 8. The duties to provide services for children in need are not ________ to the local social services department. 9. We pray that all nations be _________ and that all people around the world live in peace. 10. He suggested a small but _______ improvement on our former plan; I really appreciate it.