Confusing words

How much of an ..... did World War II have on Europe?

Some charity groups are working to lower the ..... of poor people around the world.

Thomas doesn't like a lot of seafood. For example, he doesn't like clams, shrimp or ......

The Sahara ..... is a very hot and dry place. However, in spite of the harsh climate, certain plants and animals continue to prosper there.

Casey asked her mother to ..... her a mountain bike for her 14th birthday next month.

Don't worry about her. She has a ..... of her own.

All children love to open ..... on Christmas morning.

The teacher did not extend the essay's due date despite her students' ......

You must ..... the garlic cloves in order to use them in this recipe.

The ..... is large and has a Victorian flavor to it. We stayed there for two days.