1.
to surprise suddenly in a way that slightly shocks or frightens (ST***LE)
2.
the opinions or attitude of someone with regard to something (STA***)
3.
to think that something is true without knowing or asking about the facts (A***RE)
4.
to take in liquid through the surface (ABS***)
5.
to win against; defeat (OVER****)
6.
to make a substance or place dirty by adding a different substance that is dangerous or that carries disease (CONT****ATE)
7.
of or belonging to the present time; current; modern (CONT*****ARY)
8.
to divide a larger group of items into parts and give out to each person or group (DIST****TE)
9.
to produce energy, especially electricity (****rate)
10.
required; necessary (M****TORY)
11.
sudden and not expected (AB***T)
12.
to cause someone to feel certain or to say something to make someone feel certain (A***ME)
13.
unable to concentrate with full attention, or characterized by such inability (DIST****ED)
14.
having no purpose because there is no chance of success (***ILE)
