Paolo is a polemicist when it comes to the value of higher education.

Though she was seething inside, Kari was careful to state her concerns without fulminating. (Antonym)

Nathan expected his pay to be at parity with others in the position with the same experience. (Antonym)

To summon or call together for a meeting.

To ask for humbly.

A _____________ of sirens heralded the approach of the fire engines.

The condition of one who is held in contempt for a shameful act.

The treaty is ____________ because it lacks any enforcement provisions.

Josiah usually called his parents each eek to see how they were.

The small, but __________ lump on her arm was diagnosed as a cyst.

Allison sought the advice of her confreres regarding the fellowship opportunity in Somalia.

When people temporize, what are they trying to do?

Before they signed the agreements, the partners ____________ it carefully.

Nancy was a welcome addition to any team because of her ability to remain jocular under most tense of circumstances. (antonym)