—How did you do in the driving test yesterday? —I had a narrow ______. My month-long practice gave me some comfort.

I pity anyone who has to feed a family on such a low ______

We look forward to the day when motorcars will be replaced by some less dangerous ____ of transport.

Her stubbornness and _____ lead to her final success.

—Mary was being badly treated when John happened to pass by and helped her out.—I think it was not a pure ________but had been well planned.