Ralph was already clambering over the first smashed swathes of the scar. A long way ahead of him was crashing and laughter.

A synonym for clamber is:

enthusiasm

Ralph pushed both hands through his hair and looked at the little boy in mixed amusement and exasperation.

They assented.

His voice lifted into the whine of virtuous recrimination.

After I sent out the invitations, I had to __________ an answer from all my procrastinating friends.

Which of the following words means "random or aimless"?

Conspiratorial