29. In North America, first names are seen as friendly and ( ) of fondness and attachment.

11. She thought it advisable that a janitor ( ) against any possible intruder.

30. They normally ( ) one of their three arguments when criticizing their opponents.

29. The overall economic ( ) for the newly emerging economy is very promising.

28. She often let the children play in the yard to keep them out of ( ).

27. Not sophisticated at all, Tim is easy to lose his ( ), which may hurt people around him sometimes.

26. Please excuse me. I must ( ) to some urgent business now.

25. The unique wall paintings in the old town are once again under the media ( ).

24. The factory is looking for better ways to ( ) operations so as to improve productivity.

23. In ( ) of the strong earthquake last week, many families are deep in mourning.

22. Everyone in the company agrees that their boss is a very resourceful and ( ) man.