根据句意及首字母或汉语提示写出单词（共10小题；每小题]分，共10分）
The village had been hurriedly d_____________ because of flood.
He worked t_________ in the company at that time and left later after the project was completed.
He told me c_____________ that he would win the first prize.
P_____________ ,I think he is dishonest,but many people trust him.
He i_____________ the teacher’s advice and did quite badly in the exam.
The managers are discussing the matter right now._____________ (希望地)  they will work out a plan this afternoon.
_____________( 与……相比)  to  other deadly dangers, there is a less chance of being bitten by a shark.
Heavy_____________(压力) from both life and work is often the cause of mental problems.
Giving up smoking _____________(减少)  the risk of heart disease.
The peasants were _____________(坚定地)  convinced that they were the rightful owners of the lands.