In his message, he's provided a w (a)   explanation why he's not coming to the party. A simple 'no' would have been enough. (Syn)

The charity organization has issued an e (a)   appeal for support to those affected by the floods.

They didn't treat each other a (a)   when they first met but since then their relationship has greatly improved.

His comments were insulting! I can't take that ............ ........... .

(a)  

Using very few words in a way that seems rude. (Syn)

(a)  

Short, with no unnecessary words. (Syn)

(a)  

Complicated and difficult to understand. (+Noun)

(a)  

To make or become less tight or less firmly fastened.

(a)  

The speech was so m (a)   ;he went on and on about the same things!

He has written (a)   , mainly novels and theater plays but he's recently turned to poetry.

Though she's very young and inexperienced, she's a highly a (a)   speaker. (Opp)

What we need to do is to focus on the (a)   of the problem by examining the causes behind the issue and the effects it can have on our school.

We can't ignore the rising (a)   of pressure groups; the more publicity they get, the more we will have to rethink our decisions on environmental issues. (prominent)

His (a)   with the company has been purely financial so far, while his friend has a hands-on managerial role. (involve)