The house rent is expensive. I’ve got about half the space I had at home and I’m paying _______ here.
. She has lost her handbag with the _____ sum of $150 in it.
. Many people complain of the rapid _____ of modern life.
. The government is _____ and will take the necessary steps to maintain security and stability.
Carl wanted to play a joke on Bob but gave himself _____ by laughing.
The rapidly growing birth rate brings about a lot of environment problems, which the government is supposed to take _____.