It’s Not What You Say, But How You Say It! Part 2

Darlene found that Jonathan’s remarks ________(ed) her so much that their relationship was at stake. His critical comments were unkind.

When he discovered the error, Chesterton lashed out at Watkins. His ________ lasted for several minutes and shocked everyone in my department.

ABC Paper has been polluting our river for the last 20 years and has been keeping it from the public. This is not just wrong, it’s criminal. ABC Paper is guilty of unforgivable sins against the environment and against the people of our state and deserves the most severe ________.

Because she is so ________, she has no trouble meeting new people or talking in front of a crowd.

I wish Edna would be more straightforward. She’s always ________(ing) her words, as if she is afraid she will hurt my feelings.

What a(n) ________ essay! It is forceful and fluent with powerful and precise word choice throughout the text.

Caleb’s reply was ________, as usual. He can’t seem to say anything without mockery.

Titus tried to insult Isabel, but she tactfully deflected the insult with a witty ________.

She thought she was offering some real advice, but all she could give me was some ________(s) like “tomorrow’s another day” and “good things come to those who wait.”

How could our humble, soft-spoken president make such a ________ statement to the newcomer in the group?