The CFO was ...... with the CEO, but a boss is a boss. When the CEO said he would go ahead with the plan, there was nothing more to discuss.

The ...... behind the sale still remains a secret. The manager won't say a single word about it.

My dear husband, you are being ...... once again. Please, try to think about what you're saying before you actually say anything.

Come on, darling. Be ...... for once! We can't possibly pay so much money for a car.

The young manager spoke with overwhelming ...... which one would commonly associate with senior executives only.