2. The spies conducted a covert operation.

The baseball player’s malice toward the referee was revealed in his spiteful remarks to the media, which almost ruined the referee’s career.

Although Zachary is much too inexperienced for the managerial position, he is a willful young man and obdurately refuses to withdraw his application.

His neighbor’s superficial remarks trivialized the property line dispute and infuriated Malcolm.

She showed a blatant disregard for the rules.

Her fashion sense was usually described as flamboyant, but on the night of the party, Tanya’s outfit was uncharacteristically modest.

Mr. Powers was so gullible that he believed even the most outlandish excuses of his insincere employees.

You cannot become a certified teacher without completing the prerequisite student-teaching assignment.

Charles, aware of his susceptibility to gum disease, is diligent about flossing.