Water can absorb and give off a lot of heat without big changes in temperature,thus creating a___environment.

I've heard from a __________ source that many of the workers may lose their jobs because our company is running very badly. 

Alice laid her baby on the sofa_____ and wrapped it with a blanket.

The criminal, as well as some ______ people, was arrested by the police yesterday.

 In fact she was _____ of softball, tennis and track.