117. The large stretch of land on the edge of desert is a ____ land, where trees as many as possible should be planted.
He stopped his ears with his hands to _____ the terrible noise.
Having lived in the town for quite a few years, Mr. Johnson no longer felt _____ among the local people.
Voices were _____ as the argument between the two motorists became more bad-tempered.
I don't think the charge for overhauling (大修)the equipment is excessive in _____ to its size.
My brother likes eating very much but he isn't very _____ about the food he eats.