irritatingly grand or self-important

split, hack, cut, splinter, divide

slim, slender, underweight

He was quite _________ and had a high opinion of his own capabilities

to become rotten and offensive to the senses

trespass, impinge, infringe, invade

faint, quiet,

The stingy man _____________ every cent he spent on taxes.

to give reluctantly or resentfully

pantry, storeroom, cupboard

self-conscious, humble, modest

They installed the bay windows in one of the ____________, creating a reading nook.

a deep, clear, ringing sound

plot, ruse, tactic, strategy

bore, tire

His wound __________ for days before he sought medical attention.

a small opening in the wall of a room

fascinate, captivate, awe

unite, bond, consolidate

The ax easily _________ through the log.