The price of food is _________ this year than that of last year.

His friends were ___________and encouraged him to publish his ideas, but Copernicus was cautious.

After six months training, the whole team is ________ in form, and is expected to be able to get through to the final.

My cousin worked all winter vocation, saving money to______ his hobby of collecting stamps.

The black horse is___________ of the pair.