---The thread of my kite broke and it flew away.---I told you it would break easily ________ it was the weakest.
. The government has lost a great deal of _____ because of the large increase in food pries.
This watch is _____ to all the other watches on the market.
Arrogance and pride are similar in meaning, but there is _____ difference between them.
We made plans for a visit but _____ difficulties with the car prevented it.
He didn't _____ what I read because his mind was on something else.