(n.) to harm a name or reputation; to slander; The carpenter felt that the notoriousness of his former partner brought _______ to his construction business.

(adj.) harmful, malign, detrimental; After she was fired, she realized it was a _______ move to point the blame at her superior. The strange liquid could be _______ if ingested.

(n.) beauty; attractiveness in appearance or behavior The _______ of the woman attracted everyone's attention.

(v.) to give great praise; The father will _______ the success of his son to everyone he meets.

(n.) to charge, to attribute a fault or misconduct to another; The _______ of guilt was made by the judge.

(adj.) spread out; verbose (wordy); not focused; The toys were discovered in a _______ manner after the birthday party. His monologue was so _______ that all his points were lost.

(n.) appearance, being or manner; Her _______ was typically one of distress, especially after the mishap.

(n.) a confused mass; turmoil; When the emergency alarm sounded, a _______ of shivering office workers formed in the street as people evacuated the site. The _______ moved from street to street to escape the fire.

(n.) a chest where money or valuables are kept; The _______ that contained the jewels was stolen.

(adj.) without emotion or interest; sluggish and dull; The playwright had hoped his story would take theatergoers on an emotional roller coaster, but on opening night they just sat there, stonefaced and phlegmatic. The _______ child rarely went outside to play.