I haven’t seen Sara since she was a little girl, and she has changed beyond ________.

It even leaves the scientists in _______what they should call the newly born creature, which looks half-human and half-animal.

I bought a dress for only 10 dollars in a sale; it was a real         .

She has waited for the guest for two hours and reached the ________ of her patience.

Usually a child's behavior is a ________ of his family environment.