Vocabulary unit 9- Match the meaning

A person who has the skill to do something has the ________ to do it.

When I make a _______, I am commenting on something.

To _______ something is to stay away from it.

A ________ speech is a short one.

People who are afraid to speak up might be __________.

To _________ taking an action is to think about doing it.

To ________ in a race is to take part in it.

A person who is well respected receives much ________.

The long vacation was enjoyable and ________.