TASK DEFINITION: You need to answer a given question containing a blank (_). Your answer must be one of the two objects mentioned in the question, for example "trophy" and "suitcase". Your answer must not contain a word that is not present in the question. Please don't use articles (e.g., the, a) before the answer.
PROBLEM: The couple left the movie and went to the restaurant instead, as the _ was contrary to their romantic intents.

SOLUTION: movie

PROBLEM: The plant is stopping the sun from reaching the top of the roof because the _ is taller.

SOLUTION: plant

PROBLEM: The bank vault was closed with a heavy padlock since the _ provided extra security from break ins.

SOLUTION:
padlock