Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. Our solicitors have informed us that whilst the new tax laws will not __________ our business directly, they may have an adverse _________ on the spending power of our clients.

Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.

His son's group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.

She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the cheque is posted today.

Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.

The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.

Which might describe the weather?

Which means "relating to the ears"?

Father was kind but parsimonious. "Parsimonious" most nearly means ....

Which is the best definition for "emollient"?

Which type of person is likely to believe something uncritically?