Fill in the blanks with the right words or expressions. assert, righteous, dedicate to, consistency, drive a wedge between, attribute(n.), pertaining to, reverse, disobedient, perish 1) I know how soon youth would fade and bloom __________. 2) He was regarded as a __________ and holy man. 3) The new President said she would __________ protecting the rights of the old, the sick and the homeless. 4) We appreciate the __________ and stability in China and in Chinese politics. 5) It would be silly to let things which have happened in the past __________us now. 6) Organizational ability is an essential __________ for a good manager. 7) The new manager hoped to __________ the decline in the company’s fortunes. 8) In time, justice will __________ itself. 9) Her tone was that of a parent to a __________ child. 10) They are trying to gather all the facts __________ this situation.