1. I am feeling -------- nervous because I don't know how many people are coming at the meeting.

2. The thunderstorm lasted at -------- two hours last night.

3. The old employees decided not to partake -------- the company barbecue party because they did not agree with the recent lay off.

4. Heavy drinkers ------- heavy smokers tend to suffer more from depressions and anxiety than healthy people.

5. There -------- many financial problems even in the economically advanced country over the past few years.