In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

On International Women's Day, a large number of 'women of substance' spread (1)________ of their equal status. Women celebrate their achievements and (2)________ their potential. They have made themselves powerful and (3)________ their skills. Today, in every field, women have proved (4)________ by scaling great heights and turning the tide of (5)________ in their favour.