Angela and John picked up the marriage ____ after they met online several times, which was not sensible．

Tom’s little sister is a girl of great _______. She takes an interest in everything.

We are going to lose anyway, so I can't see the    of playing this game. 

He is ______ as a leader but he hasn't ______ in teaching.

  _____ of water makes Death Valley a desert, but it is by no means devoid.