Fill in the gaps with a corresponding word (Carmelo´s)

1. He has been promoted in ________ of his hard work.
2. I´ve read the second and final ________ of Carmelo´s composition.
3. That girl shouldn´t tell _______. Otherwise, we won´t believe her when she´s telling the truth.
4. It _______ me that she always gets her own way.
5. I _______ that you don´t like her attitude.
6. The country was unable to _______ itself _______ enemy attack.