Definition
freely given, not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
What is gratuitous?
hound, pester, harass
What is dun
dull, insipid, bland, unstimulating
What is provocative
debonair
What is adjective
It will be helpful if you can state the __________ of his arguments in a few sentences.
What is gist
(n.) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
What is annotation
commotion, pandemonium, chaos, anarchy
What is bedlam?
intentional, deliberate, premeditated
What is fortuitous?
accrue
What is verb
It is up to the courts to decide how far police authorities may go in making use of __________ means of surveillance to catch criminals.
What is covert
to delay, put off until later
What is procrastinate?
seated, stationary, static
What is sedentary
simple, uncomplicated
What is recondite
imperious
What is adjective
In view of the fact that I have been driving for many years without having a single accident, his advice on how to handle a car seemed entirely __________.
What is gratuitous
a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; vituperative
What is invective
effectual, efficient, potent, powerful
What is efficacious
open, overt, undisguised
What is covert
motley
What is ADJECTIVE and NOUN
My opponent's last speech was filled with such wild charges, acrimonious language, and bitter _________ that i walked out of the room without even trying to reply.
What is invectives
dark, dull, to demand insistently
What is dun
nucleus, core, substance
What is gist
peace and quiet, order, tranquility
What is bedlam
What is verb AND noun
His elegant appearance was matched by the _________ ease and polish of his manners.
What is debonair