Which are the best words to complete these phrases? Which are the best words to complete these phrases? 1)I have planned to return to my hometown after an eight year _______. -absence -extension -leap -progression 2)The use of cellphones is _______ in the hallway of this building: -Ackknowledge -Banned -Wandered -Yielded 3)Wash your eyes _______ with water if you happen to get this ointment in them. -apparently -profoundly -restlessly -thoroughly 4)I was not able to _______ John, though I had met him at reunions several times before. -appreciate -perceive -recognize -specify