--- Lucy seems in low spirits.--- Yes, all her efforts were ____ and no one was interested in her invention.

There is a ______ near our school. We often buy books there.

Being able to speak another language fluently could be a great ________ when you’re looking for a job.

--- How soon will the candidates get their university admissions? --- It may take three weeks for all the applications to be        .

They have been told that if they want to build a highway between the two towns, they should first try to____ how much it is going to cost.