The job application is so _____ it will probably take me two hours to read it.

Which word means "full of unpleasant details that are meant to shock or interest people"?

When I was a child, my grandfather’s _____ tales about his military days made me cover my innocent ears.

Which word means "furious" or "very angry"?

After sitting in the airport for nine hours, I was _____ when I learned my flight would be delayed another six hours.

Which word means "rude or impolite"?

I admit that I wake up _____ every morning, but my mood improves drastically after I have my cup of coffee.

Which word means "an interesting or amusing short story"?

The most recent news article was more a funny _____ from the author than it was a serious piece.

Which word means "the focal place or point" or "the center of"?

In our town, the _____ of the art world is the museum district.

Which word means "the person or group that currently has the title or position"?

The _____ beauty queen will place her crown on the new queen’s head at the end of the competition.

Which word means "confusing babble" or "nonsense words or utterances"?

When the man addressed the collapsed woman on the sidewalk, her paralyzed right side and sputtering _____ led the confused man to believe she suffered a stroke.

Which word means "very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe"?

Although I normally do not like science fiction movies, this film was _____ and easy for me to accept as true.

Which word means "to make an important request" or "to ask for"?

Though Jim was caught cheating with another woman, he would _____ his girlfriend for a second chance.