As a young singer, she tries a completely new         to the classic song, only to earn a lot of criticism.

Every ________ had been made in order to save the boy with the H5N1 bird flu, but all in vain. He died at last.

Tom’s        towards guests really makes me feel embarrassed in the party. 

Ladies and gentlemen, please raise your glasses and drink a _______ to the success of the new company.

The workmen made so much _____ that Mrs. Walker had to spend three days cleaning up afterwards.