Rich found the chance shift in the path of the storm (i)____________, as he was hoping to use the excuse of heavy weather to (ii)____________ more much needed time. With the deadline (iii)____________ and his credibility on the line, he will have to find a way to get the presentation done. A. hilarious B. deplete C. deferred D. disappointing E. garner F. nigh G. successful H. refuse I. audacious