She was so ______________ by the news that she couldn't speak.

His explanation was so ______________ that nobody questioned it.

They reached an agreement after hours of ______________ negotiations.

Despite her fame, she remains remarkably ______________. She always treats everyone with kindness and never acts superior.


The committee rejected his proposal on the ______________ that it was too risky.

His response was so ______________ that we weren’t sure what he really meant.

She was accused of ______________ the truth to avoid blame.