After reading the sentences below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. soundness     B. exposed     C. plainly     D. resolution     E. rough     F. persuade G. impression     H. abandoned     I. march     J. exceptionally     K. rescue

1. Despite the bad circumstances, the team leader never ________ hope, which brought great inspiration to the team members.
2. It never occurred to me that she could defend her position ________ well on the court.
3. To tell the truth, I felt anxious when attending the party, but the host came to my ________ by introducing me to some of his friends.
4. What? I didn’t get the ________ that the guests were not satisfied with the living conditions here.
5. After getting into trouble again and again, Jane made a ________ to find a solution to dealing with the present situation.
6. After three days’ voyage, the charming island was ________ visible in the distance, making all the tourists excited.
7. The scandal put the bank into an embarrassing situation, calling into question the bank’s financial safety and ________.
8. These days, the community volunteers are wearing protective masks so that they will not be ________ to the virus.
9. Who can come up with a good idea to ________ him into joining us since he is such a smart guy?
10. In face of the attack of enemies, the army commander made a decision to ________ thirty miles a day.