In spite of his ________ to be a scholar in that field, he is not well equipped with that talent.
Deeply _______, I thanked her again and again.
_______ the house on fire, he dialed 119.
_______ how to do the homework, I went to ask my teacher for help.
We advised them to take a rest, but they insisted _______ the work.
I've never heard the word _______ in spoken English.