poise, assurance, great self-confidence

He delivered a _____ speech that did not even address our problems.

They entered the army as _____ recruits and left as seasoned veterans.

saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or noise; foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense

A summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality.

With dramatic gestures, our fans vigorously _____ the team to play better.

by virtue of holding a certain office

to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds

It is not a good idea to _____ oneself by paying cloying compliments.

one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder

It had been my father's favorite book when he was my age, but for me it held little _____ interest.

to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

weariness of body or mind, lack of energy

a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy.

Astronomers did not notice the small moon, which was often _____ed by the planet around which it orbited.

to spread through, penetrate, soak through

Scholars often disagree over which event or events _____ an historic moment.

Some argue that more _____ laws against speeding will make our streets safer.

The police had no proof, nothing to go on but a suspicion, a mere _____.