1. The cartoonist was a _______ who could sketch a comic strip with _______ ease and great thought.   Hint Hint       2. A _______ message attempts to intentionally _______ something.   Hint       3. _______ remarks are intended to _______ others.   Hint       4. The sportscasters _______ his glorious victory at the international games and he was overjoyed with the _______ he received.   Hint       5. The mistletoe is a plant that is partially _______ : it depends on the host plant only for water as it has green leaves to make food.   Hint       6. The minister believed the flattery of the _______ who made up his entourage.   Hint       7. The drought prompted the farmers to _______ the Rain God through various offerings.   Hint