I was awfully tired when I got home from work, but a half-hour nap ______ me.

The government’s strong action demonstrated its _____ to crush the rebellion.

He always takes full _____ of the mistakes made by his rivals(对手) to win the election.

The _______ that the injured be sent to the hospital without delay turned out to be wise.

As a result of destroying the forests, a large ________ of desert ________ covered the land.