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.
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Question: The songs sounded inferior on the recording, compared to the live performance.  The _ was high in energy.

Answer: performance


Question: The couch was comfortable but the loveseat needed an extra cushion. The _ was new.

Answer: couch


Question: The bugs fled the house and raced to the yard since the _ was devoid of food.

Answer:
house