The chef’s sauce had a pleasantly (zesty, sharp, spicy)
flavor that delighted the guests, and her (cheerful and excited)
assistant praised it so loudly and so long that everyone laughed at his (talkative)
style. A gossip columnist later published an (unauthentic, of doubtful truth)
story suggesting the critic’s interest in the menu was almost (unhealthy, indecently curious)
. In fact, his only real (preference)
was for simple food, and after a (excessive amount)
of rich desserts, he refused more. The banquet’s careful (act of supplying for use)
for every guest impressed the host, who liked to behave as though he were (all-powerful)
. The next morning, however, the newspaper placed news of the event below an (notice of someone's death)
, reminding everyone how fleeting social glory can be.