Children who are over-protected by their parents may become ________.

Don’t leave the water ___ while you brush your teeth.

—Oh, I've just locked my keys in my office again.—You're always so careless, but ________ let's see what we can do about it.

His ____ as captain of the football team lies in his ability to gain the respect of his men. 

She loved her husband _________the fact that he is addicted to smoking.