25.11

Question 1

meticulously

Answer 1

/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs.li/

in a way that shows great care and attention to detail

Question 2

a temperamental partner

Answer 2

refers to someone whose mood or emotions change unpredictably, often making them difficult to deal with.

Question 3

channel your attention

Answer 3

means to focus or direct your attention purposefully toward something specific.

Question 4

A second chance

Answer 4

Another chance

Question 5

Details / in detail

Answer 5

Stress

Question 6

control

Answer 6

/kənˈtrəʊl/

Question 7

drawing

Answer 7

/ˈdrɔːr.ɪŋ/

Question 8

Align with views

Answer 8

means to agree with or share the same opinions, beliefs, or perspectives as someone else.

Question 9

Tackle the problem of …

Answer 9

means to address or deal with a problem directly and actively.

Question 10

to overestimate my willpower

Answer 10

means to believe that your self-control or determination is stronger than it actually is, often leading to unrealistic expectations.

Question 11

Direct our attention on things …

Answer 11

Focus on

Question 12

A character flaw

Answer 12

negative trait or weakness in someone’s personality that affects their behavior or decisions.

Question 13

Filter information

Answer 13

means to selectively process or sort information, often focusing on what is most relevant or useful and ignoring what is unnecessary or less important.

Question 14

Be off with someone

Answer 14

informally, especially in British English). It means being displeased or annoyed by someone.

Question 15

Make it to (the publishing stage)

Answer 15

means successfully reaching or achieving the point

Question 16

Resist temptation

Answer 16

means to control the urge or desire to do something, especially something that might be harmful, indulgent, or morally wrong. It involves exercising self-discipline.