Selecting Words - General Questions

Pick the most appropriate word to fill the blank: The new policy had an adverse ____ on small businesses.

Pick the most appropriate word to fill the blank: His ____ behaviour annoyed everyone at the party.

Pick the most appropriate word to fill the blank: His speech was full of ____ ideas that inspired the audience.

Pick the most appropriate word to fill the blank: The heavy rain ____ the traffic for hours.

Pick the most appropriate word to fill the blank: The thief was caught ____.