1. The new particles produced by CERN’s Large Hadron Collider are _________, lasting a millionth of a billionth of a billionth of a second before disintegrating into photons, quarks, or other particles.
2. While the professor first achieved renown for the theory he devised single-handedly during the early days of his career, his later contributions were achieved in a more _________ manner.
3. While the author’s first book was substantial and well-documented, he seems to have run out of material; the followup is mere _________.
4. Lady Astor once commented to Winston Churchill, “If I were married to you, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill’s famous _________: “Nancy, if you were my wife, I’d drink it.”
5. The amount of self-abasement with which the inmate _________ the probation panel to be set free verged on the humiliating; nevertheless, the judges remained unmoved and he was ultimately sent back to his cell to serve another three years.
6. The leader of the movement always spoke with great passion and conviction, but those qualities masked an underlying _________ that would be revealed only years later, when he published a candid memoir describing his many doubts and insecurities.
7. The new curriculum is designed to be _________, allowing teachers to adapt it to the specific needs of their students while still meeting the required standards.
8. The detective's _________ led him to uncover the hidden clues that others had missed.
9. The author's latest book is a _________ of historical facts and personal anecdotes, making it difficult to read but rich in information.
10. The politician's speech was filled with _________, making it hard for the audience to grasp the main points.