(1) a chronic shortage of housing in rural areas
(2) a chronic alcoholic/depressive
(3) The film was just chronic.

(1) Job applications from disable workers poured in at a staggering rate.
(2) disable menu items when they are not applicable.
(3) A power failure during the firmware writing operation will disable the camera.

(1) the legend of Robin Hood
(2) the heroes of Greek legend
(3) legend has it that the lake was formed by the tears of a god.

(1) There is always a flaw in the character of a tragic hero.
(2) The argument is full of fundamental flaws.
(3) The report reveals fatal flaws in security at the airport.

(1) one of the greatest triumphs of modern science
(2) It was a personal triumph over her old rival.
(3) a shout of triumph

(1) economic/political/domestic chaos
(2) Heavy snow has caused total chaos on the roads.
(3) The house was in chaos after the party.

(1) He showed a reckless disregard for his own safety.
(2) She was a good rider, but reckless.
(3) He had always been reckless with money.

(1) to come to/reach a climax
(2) the climax of his political career
(3) The festival will climax on Sunday with a gala concert.

(1) to launch an appeal/an inquiry/an investigation/a campaign
(2) to launch an attack/invasion
(3) a party to launch his latest novel

(1) She continued to assert that she was innocent.
(2) She continued to assert her innocence.
(3) ‘That is wrong, ’ he asserted.

(1) Children need to be cherished.
(2) her most cherished possession
(3) cherish the memory of those days in Paris.

(1) compatible blood groups
(2) Are measures to protect the environment compatible with economic growth?
(3) The new system will be compatible with existing equipment.

(1) They have considerable expertise in dealing with oil spills.
(2) We have the expertise to help you run your business.
(3) professional/scientific/technical, etc. expertise