1) It used to be rare to see people sleeping on the streets of London, but these days it's becoming increasingly ______ . 2) Those psychologists believe that one's childhood experiences will have a(n) ______ influence on his or her future work and personality. 3) As the music started, the lights in the theatre began to ______ . 4) As a fresh graduate, Jim seems to have the ambition to ______ everything in the world. 5) Her colleagues were afraid to work with her, because she won't tolerate any ______ in her own or anyone else's work. 6) The girl remains in serious but stable condition in the ______ care unit in the hospital. 7) At the last ring of the bell all the people at the party joined in with ______ shouting joyfully and merrily to welcome the arrival of the New Year. 8) We should devote out ______ life to the infinite cause of serving the people.