The young Greek man was so _________ that he stared at a reflection of himself in a pond until he died.

ostentatious in one's learning; didactic

amusing; humorous; lacking serious intent

As a nurse, I love working with patients, especially the light _______ that keeps the ward interesting.

Watchers who see a comedian "argue" with a member of the audience know that the comedian is just being _________.

lacking proper respect; profane

The national newspaper made an ___________ accusation that the popular band was anti-religion.

remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute

War protesters quoted Mohammed and said stations that promoted the war were __________ and insulting.

frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness

The angry parent got right to the point and wrote a letter that was direct and ________.

When I met my boss to submit my resignation, he _________ threw it on his desk with a pile of other papers.

Once she spoke those vulgar comments, her friends refused to speak to her and cast ________, angry looks her way.

My father's a lawyer so I have a ________ view of the legal system because I know money trumps justice.