1. Compared to real estate, nearly all else appears relatively inexpensive, _______ nearly nothing appears not affordable.   Hint Hint       2. Although David was severely critical of his wife, he did not dare treat her with _______.   Hint       3. The members of the parliamentary committee had such strongly _______ views that even after several meetings they could not reach a _______.   Hint       4. 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       5. 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       6. The media reports on cross-border terrorism _______ all assertions made by the government that peace had been restored.   Hint       7. Although the closed system did not encourage individuals to _______ out on their own, nonetheless it irrationally _______ the lack of the spirit of entrepreneurship in the people.   Hint