IT'S NOT WHAT YOU SAY, BUT HOW YOU SAY IT

Ahmed was shocked that a renowned and admired humanitarian could give such a ___ keynote address.

• bombastic
• effusive

Your new spokesperson is very ___ and clearly comfortable speaking in front of large audiences.

• voluble
• opprobrious

Frank's ___ caused his debate team much embarrassment.

• solecism
• sententious
• sardonic
• censure

After the Senator was found guilty of taking bribes, Congress unanimously agreed to ___ him.

• disparage
• censure
• harangue
• mince

Please don't ___ your words--just tell me what you want to say.

• gainsay
• mince

The politician's ___ may make us laugh, but they will not win our votes.

• eloquence
• malapropisms

In order to ensure a positive environment, ___ comments were forbidden in the classroom.

• disparage
• derisive

Children can't help but ___ during the holidays, constantly nagging for the irresistible toys they see advertised on TV.

• importune
• gainsay
• mince
• remonstrate

Comedians often ___ politicians as part of their comedic routines.

• effusive
• voluble
• oxymoron
• disparage

Annie's unexpected ___ greeting made Tammy uncomfortable.

• effusive
• oxymoronic
• eloquent
• bombastic