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BP chief's evidence 'unacceptable'

Vocabulary

Central to Tony Hayward's testimony were

The essential points of Tony Hayward's evidence, which he swore was true, were

premature to pre-judge the outcome of investigations

too soon to assume what the result of the enquiries will be

ill-fated oil well

hole made in the ground or seabed for the removal of oil which experienced a very bad failure

his reticence to be drawn into

his unwillingness to become involved in a difficult or unpleasant conversation

growing frustration

increasing feelings of annoyance

stonewalling

refusing to answer questions either by not talking or by giving very limited answers

decided to listen to his lawyers

chose to take his lawyers' advice (to say nothing or very little in order not to be blamed for what went wrong)

account for

explain

press

put pressure on

stemmed from

was the result of