After graduation, he opened an office as ______ at law.   counselor   councilor   Hint Hint       I've told her again and again, but it has no ______ on her.   effect   affect   Hint       The Mardi Gras is a gay ______ in New Orleans.   fete   fate   Hint       It is unwise to ______.   gamble   gambol   Inflation ______ the buying power of the dollar.   effects   affects   Hint       The door will ______ when you open it.   creak   creek   Hint       The pony trotted with a steady ______.   gait   gate   The failing mark will ______ your average adversely.   affect   effect   Hint       The drug had an immediate ______ on the pain.   affect   effect   Hint       May's ring had a two ______ diamond.   carat   carrot   Hint