After the exciting football game, he didn't feel ___ desire to sleep．

The reference she made to her friend, the poet, was interesting but too _____ for anyone to appreciate.

My parents have always made me ________ about myself, even when I was twelve. 

Mr Brown is a(n) _____ secretary in our office, for he is able to do tasks successfully, without wasting time and energy.

Jane was hit on the head by the robber and was knocked ________.