Sentence Completion

Languor (n.) is a lack of energy or interest; a feeling of being without spirit; sluggishness.

Preposterous (adj.) means contrary to common sense or utterly absurd.

To cow (v.) is to intimidate, frighten with threats or show of force.

Prolific (adj.) means abundantly creative.

To quarantine (v.) means to restrict the entrance to and exit from any place under observation for infectious disease.

A provision (n.) is a stipulation or qualification; a stock of supplies.

Brusque (adj.) means abrupt, curt, or blunt in a discourteous manner.

A faction (n.) is a group or clique within a larger group, usually a minority, acting in unison in opposition to the larger group; internal dissension, conflict within an organization, nation, or other group.

Facile (adj.) means arrived at or achieved with little difficulty or effort, thus lacking depth, superficial; performing or speaking effectively with effortless ease and fluency, adroit, eloquent.

Proficient (adj.) means well versed in any business or branch of learning; adept.