Is it a Noun, Adjective, or Verb?
Brevity
Noun
In an open and observable manner, not secretly.
Overtly
"Despite his illness, the old man had a few ___ moments where he could clearly speak to his family,"
Lucid
having a clear mind; expressed clearly and/or easily understandable
Lucid
Could be used as an alternative to 'pointless'.
Inane
Spurn
Verb
An indication of the approach of something or someone.
Harbinger
"Mikey is such a picky eater that he will ___ everything except chicken nuggets and ice cream."
Spurn
A witty remark.
Quip
Another word for Embarrassment.
Chargin
Sardonic
Adjective
Designed or intended to teach (often in moral instruction)
Didatic
"The strong winds seem to be a ___ of a storm brewing near the town".
Harbinger
Unwilling or unable to believe something.
Incredulous
Liable to be mistaken or wrong.
Falliable
Juxtapose
Verb
Polite and refined; courteous.
Urbane
"The novel's main purpose was ____, teaching readers a lesson about social injustice".
didactic
Widely accepted, favored, or practiced.
Prevalent
In love with oneself; excessively fascinated and gratified by one’s own physical and mental qualities.
Narcissistic
Harbinger
Noun
Departing from an accepted standard; markedly different from the norm.
Aberrant
"His ___ manners made him popular at social gatherings".
Urbane
Shortness of time; the use of concise writing or speech.
Brevity
Treating matters lightly, sometimes in a good way.
Flippant