1. Although she did not take any formal biology classes in school, her discovery _______ the notion that she was unfamiliar with the way living organisms behaved.   Hint Hint       2. Although David was severely critical of his wife, he did not dare treat her with _______.   Hint       3. Scientific experiments demonstrate that the ready availability of food and the lack of stimulation over a prolonged period of time can lead to even predators transforming into _______ creatures.   Hint       4. The imposition of heavy taxes on industries that emit toxic substances into the environment could prove to be an effective _______ to maintaining a clean, green earth.   Hint       5. The religious head had no option but to ostracize the _______ immediately after he married a woman of another sect and decided to embrace her faith.   Hint       6. At the farewell function, the dignitary's address to the young graduates was _______, offering no new words of wisdom but common knowledge.   Hint       7. Having definite information about drugs being smuggled in, the customs officials decided to switch from a _______ examination of the passenger baggage to a rigorous inspection.   Hint