More than just being one of the most knowledgable (academics / acknowledgements) in the university, Gerard was a ( critical / formidable ) opponent on the jousting field.

My (scholarly / statistical) opinion is that I disagree completely with your line of (reckoning/ reasoning)

The morbid tale was too much for Frank to bear, given how the storyteller told it so _______ (GRAPH)

He gave a ________ response to his opponent which impressed the audience. ( long-winded / quick-witted / short-sighted / narrow-minded )

He _______ to proofread my paper free of charge. ( agree / assure / offer)

The antique wardrobe cleaned up nicely its _______ spotless. ( absolutely / terribly / slightly )

Given the man's lack of (insight/ omen) into quantum mechanics, one can (apply / surmise) that his lecture will be pointless.

The floral bouquet we entered in the competition were a _______ of colour, but unfortunately we didn't win first prize. ( wham / buzz / drop / riot )

A detailed (criteria/ analysis) showed that the research (methodology / discipline) was deeply flawed.

Durham university offers a course on education studies which _________ (EXPLAIN) features a module on Harry Potter.

Sarah has a ________ for knowlege; she's always reading. ( appetite / thirst / hunger / craving )

She found many things _______ (DESIRE) about the region- the poverty, the pollution, the smell.