1. Scientific experiments demonstrate that the ready availability of food and the lack of stimulation over a prolonged period of time can lead to even predators transforming into _______ creatures.   Hint Hint       2. At the farewell function, the dignitary's address to the young graduates was _______, offering no new words of wisdom but common knowledge.   Hint       3. She is certain to alienate her colleagues in a short period of time because of her overall _______ attitude.   Hint       4. People have limited patience when browsing the internet; as a result, the individual's interest _______ if the web page does not appear on the screen within a few seconds.   Hint       5. It was _______ on the part of the senate that obstructed the adoption of a revolutionary teaching methodology in the executive MBA program.   Hint       6. The religious head had no option but to ostracize the _______ immediately after he married a woman of another sect and decided to embrace her faith.   Hint       7. The biologist described how vultures _______ portions of carcasses and play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance as _______.   Hint