1.1 Online/offline Flashcards
an error made unintentionally and without harmful intent.
It was just an h_____ m_____; he didn’t mean to offend anyone.
honest mistake
to rapidly become worse or more extreme, often in a way that is difficult to stop.
If you don’t address the issue early, it could s_____ o_____ o_____ c_____.
spiral out of control
not affected or influenced by something.
She remained i_____ to criticism and continued with her plan.
She was i_________ to his charms.
impervious
to release or set free something powerful or intense.
The speech seemed to u_____ a wave of emotions in the audience.
The government’s proposals u_________ a storm of protest in the press.
unleash
the tendency for people to act in the same way as the majority, often without critical thinking.
The sudden rush to buy the product was a clear example of h_____ m_____.
herd mentality
to avoid giving in to a desire or urge, even when it is strong.
He had to r_____ t_____ t_____ to eat the entire cake by himself.
resist the temptation
to become involved in a situation, often without hesitation or preparation.
He decided to w_____ i_____ and help resolve the conflict.
wade in
a quick and automatic reaction, often without careful thought.
His response was k_____ j_____ and didn’t address the real issue.
knee jerk
a slight feeling of annoyance or frustration.
She felt a m_____ i_____ when her colleague interrupted her again.
His constant tapping caused a m_____ i_____ among the other passengers
mild irritation
to feel upset or insulted by something said or done.
He tends to t_____ o_____ at even the smallest criticism.
She didn’t mean to offend anyone, but some people still t_____ o_____.
take offence
the unintended consequences or effects of an action or decision.
The r_____ of the new policy were felt across the entire organization.
He didn’t consider the r_____ of his actions before making the decision.
repercussions
