He made up an excuse for his mistake in order to avoid_________.
People try to save time by using their own cars, and this ________ creates further problems.
I was about to leave_______ something happened, which attracted my attention.
Our city has experienced _______ this year as it did last year.
--- There is ________dark stain(污渍) on my coat. Who left it? ---- It’s me, Dad. I did it just for ______ fun.
The nurses are trying their best to reduce the patient's fear ____ he would die of the disease.