Choose the right word for each gap.

1. The ... was set. Now all he had to do was wait.
2. After crossing the finishing line in record time, the Kenyan athlete raised her arms in ... .
3. The ... of the course is to improve students' writing skills.
4. I’ve done four hours’ ... of work this morning.
5. They were clearly no ... . They checked everything twice before signing the contract.
6. The thieves ... him to give them his money.
7. The archaeologists were keen on building the replica with traditional ... .
8. As Margaret stood there watching her house burn down, she felt a deep sense of ... .
9. The ... heat of the midday sun in the Sahara makes mere survival a real challenge.
10. The slaves were frightened of their ... .