Choose the word or set of words that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

1. Thought the negotiators are trying to finalize a less expensive __________ benefit plan, they are considering charging __________ people higher premiums.

2. Cablewise Systems officially rolled out its national high-definition satellite service, ?Boom', in a bet that the cable operator can __________ into a burgeoning segment of the television-viewing community that is expected to __________ high-definition television sets.

3. In this era of managed nursing care, Smith continues to __________ a kind of medicine that most people assume nearly vanished, bringing to their rounds tenderness and profound __________.

4. The plan is proving popular, if __________ , in New Bedford , where it was originally suggested to Kramer at a __________ of faith-based organizations earlier this month.

5. In a fascinating book, science ___________ Sarah Helm ___________ there is far more to moths than meets the eye.

6. The castle is now a tourist ___________, bringing visitors and restoration volunteers from ___________ countries.

7. Stenton , who was ___________ in New York City in 1915, spent most of his life sharing his love of music by teaching others to ___________ the piano.

8. Researchers have long ___________ about whether this kind of selfless behavior in animals, ___________ as altruism, directly benefits the helper.

9. College costs once again have increased far faster than inflation, with ___________ at state schools posting the biggest ___________ in 30 years

10. Their income has proven ___________ to maintain what they regard as a comfortable, though not ___________, lifestyle.