of chief importance, above all others

Some people can ___________ away on the phone for hours on end.

antonym of flowing

slavery, forced labor

The landlords who routinely make __________ repairs should be considered negligent.

to give way to a superior force

A judge may need to ____________ a lawyer for repeatedly harassing a witness.

to offer arguments or evidence that contradict an assertion or refute.

synonym of hazy

Having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable