nominate, dedication, pursuit, endeavor 1) He knows that the __________ of status can consume vast amounts of people’s time and efforts. 2) In spite of all your ___________, there may be times when you encounter difficulties in the training process. 3) My advice to Mr. Stewart is to think carefully before entering into a career in medicine, as this is a field which requires a lot of ___________ and long working hours. 4) It is legally possible for an elderly person to __________ someone to act for them, should they become incapable of looking after themselves.