One who is an __ observer of human nature may notice subtle changes in people's behavior.
acute
(v.) spout, rant, brag, swagger
(n.) bravado
bluster
rush, hasten, leave, depart
tarry
(adj.) overly self-satisfied, self-righteous
smug
Our spiritual leader gave us a __ on the true meaning of charity.
commentary
blunder, mess up
bungle
clear conscience, guiltlessness
remorse
(v.) to prove incorrect
refute
It is a lot of fun to tell __ ghost stories around a campfire.
eerie
(n.) scuffle
(v.) unravel
fray
(adj.) sensitive, alert
numb
willful, stubborn
headstrong
Exercising vigorously for several hours gives me a __ appetite.
ravenous
angle, characterization, factor, element
facet
stranger, outsider, visitor
inhabitant
(n.) the length of time that something continues or lasts
duration
The teacher's guide gives a __ of the plot of each story in the collection.
synopsis
failure, reversal
setback
disloyalty, treachery
fidelity
(v.) to make peaceful or calm; to soothe
pacify