1. The actor came .......... attack from the media for his racist views.

2. I saved a lot of money by buying college textbooks .......... the Internet.

3. I think we should buy the van. It has low mileage, a clean interior, a good price, and the body is .......... good condition.

4. He was horrible at marching in formation. He was almost always .......... of step and responded to commands so slowly that he often ran into the soldier ahead of him while marching.

5. I think you are refusing to go to the dinner .......... of spite. You are trying to pay me back for not going to the barbeque with you on Sunday.

6. My wife and I are going .......... a cruise for our 10th anniversary that is coming up next month.

7. He was forced to retire .......... disgrace when evidence surfaced that he was accepting bribes from criminals.

8. I am sorry. I can't have a beer with you because I am still .......... the job. I get off work at 6 PM. Can we get one then?

9. I am completely .......... of patience with Bobby. He talks back every time I ask him to do something, like clean up his toys. Will you talk to him?

10. Sorry I was unable to return your call last night .......... . Answer to your question, I am available to work on Friday.