Lily’s shyness puts her at a ____ in her company.

Take a regular holiday away from home to relax yourself from the pressure of your work, even if you are living on a tight ______.

 “Our brand is selling just like hot cakes,” said the director with a ______ expression on his face.

Last week a tennis ball hit me on the head, but I tried to _______ the pain, believing that it would go away sooner or later.

On the __________ first day, our teacher told us that it was vital that we __________ notes in English class.