Final_Words_with_Definitions_and_Gap-Fill_Examples Flashcards

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extrovert

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a lively, confident person who enjoys being with other people;

“He is an ______ and loves socializing with friends.”

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enthusiastic

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feeling or showing a lot of excitement or interest about sth/sb;

“She is ______ about her new job.”

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talkative

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a talkative person likes to talk a lot;

“My cousin is very ______, and she talks non-stop at family gatherings.”

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decisive

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able to make decisions quickly and with confidence;

“The manager was ______ and handled the situation calmly.”

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assert yourself

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behave in a confident way and say clearly what you think or want;

“You need to ______ at the meeting and express your opinion.”

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attitude

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the way you think or feel about sth/sb;

“Her ______ towards work is very positive.”

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truly

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used to emphasize sth = very;

“The task was ______ challenging, but she did it.”

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passionate

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very enthusiastic or interested;

“He is ______ about music and plays guitar every day.”

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lively

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full of life and energy;

“The party was ______, with music and dancing all night.”

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dynamic

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having a lot of energy and a strong personality;

“She is a ______ speaker who engages her audience.”

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considerate

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thinking about other people’s wishes and feelings;

“John is ______, always helping others in need.”

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sensible

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make good judgments based on reason and experience rather than emotion;

“Her ______ approach to problem-solving always works.”

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affection

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the feeling of liking or caring about sth/sb;

“He showed his ______ by hugging her.”

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sincere

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showing what you really think;

“He gave a ______ apology after the misunderstanding.”

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show off

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behave in a way that is intended to attract people’s attention;

“She always shows off at work, talking about her achievements.”

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boast

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talk with too much pride about sth you have or can do;

“He ______s about his new car at every opportunity.”

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integrity

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the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles;

“Her ______ as a leader is widely admired.”

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decent

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honest, good, and fair;

“He is a ______ person who always does the right thing.”

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ethical

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connected with beliefs and principles about what is good and right;

“The company has strong ______ guidelines.”

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saint

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a very good, kind person;

“She is known as a ______ for her charity work.”

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holy

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good in a religious or moral way because of the way they have lived or died;

“The monk was known for his ______ life, helping the poor.”

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arrogant

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behaving in a proud, unpleasant way;

“He was so ______ that no one wanted to work with him.”

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immature

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behaving in a way that is typical of much younger people;

“She acts ______ for her age.”

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idiotic

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very stupid;

“His ______ behavior made everyone uncomfortable.”

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knowledgeable
knowing a lot; "She is very ______ about history."
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struggle
try very hard to do sth when it is difficult; "He had to ______ with the decision for days."
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capable
able to do things well; "She is ______ of finishing the project on time."
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motivated
wanting to do sth, especially sth involving hard work; "The team is very ______ to win the championship."
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timid
shy and nervous; "The ______ child was afraid to speak in front of the class."
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be lacking in sth
having none or not enough of sth; "He was lacking in confidence."
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confidence
a belief in yourself and your abilities; "She has a lot of ______ in her work."
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charming
very pleasant; "The ______ waiter made us feel at home."
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conscientious
taking care to do things carefully and correctly; "He was very ______ about finishing the report."
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efficient
doing sth well without making mistakes or wasting time; "The new employee is very ______ in handling tasks."
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take sth seriously
think that sth is important and is worth your attention; "It's important to take safety seriously."
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take to sb/sth
start liking sb/sth; "I really took to the new manager."
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straightforward
honest and open about your feelings and opinions; "She gave a very ______ answer to the question."
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potential
qualities in a person that exist and can be developed; "He has a lot of ______ as a leader."
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make sth of sb
make sb understand the character of sb; "What do you make of the new teacher?"
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come across as
make a particular impression; "He comes across as an honest and hardworking person."
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strike sb as
give somebody a particular impression; "He struck me as a very ambitious person."
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ecstatic
very happy, excited and enthusiastic; "She was ______ about getting the new job."
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thrilled
very excited and pleased; "Lou was ______ to win the competition."
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joy
sb/sth that gives you great pleasure; "It's always a ______ to see the children."
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astonished
very surprised about sth you did not expect; "I was ______ when they gave me the prize."
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shocked
surprised and upset; "I was ______ to hear she was so ill."
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in tears
crying, tear a drop of water coming from your eye; "She was ______ by the time we got to the hospital."
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devastated
very upset; "I was ______ when she left me."
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desperate
having little hope and ready to do anything to change a terrible situation; "Alone, without food or money, Janie was ______."
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ashamed
guilty or embarrassed that you have done sth wrong; "He stole the money, but felt very ______ of himself afterward."
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disgusted
very angry and upset about sth you do not like or agree with; "We were ______ by the way the children were treated. It was awful."
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bottle sth up
stop yourself showing negative emotions or feelings especially over a long time; "He couldn't bottle up his emotions any longer."
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handle
deal with sth/sb; "She knows how to ______ stress very well."
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intense
very strong, very great; "The pain was so ______ that she couldn't focus."
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suppress
stop yourself from having or expressing a feeling/emotion; "He tried to ______ his anger during the meeting."
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reveal
make sth known to sb; "She didn't ______ any details about the project."
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vulnerable
weak and easily hurt, physically or emotionally; "After the injury, she felt ______ and insecure."
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worsen
become or make sth worse than before; "The situation seemed to ______ over time."
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severe
extremely bad or serious; "He suffered a ______ headache after the incident."
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anxiety
the state of feeling nervous or worried that sth bad is going to happen; "Her ______ prevented her from speaking in front of the crowd."
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depression
a medical condition in which sb feels very sad and anxious for a long time; "Many people experience feelings of ______ after a traumatic event."
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take an instant/immediate dislike to sb
dislike sb as soon as you meet them; "She immediately took an instant dislike to him after the first meeting."
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dislike to sb
dislike sb as soon as you meet them; "He seemed to dislike me the moment he saw me."
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blame sb
think or say that sb is responsible for sth bad; "Don't blame her for the mistake, it wasn't her fault."
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respect
polite behavior towards sb/sth that you think is important; "His actions showed great ______ for everyone in the room."
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forgive sb
stop feeling angry towards sb for sth they did wrong; "She finally forgave him for his rude behavior."
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stare
look at sb/sth for a long time; "Stop staring at that painting, it's not going anywhere."
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aggressive
angry and ready to attack sb; "His ______ attitude made everyone uncomfortable."
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inevitable
that you cannot avoid or prevent; "The ______ delay caused frustration for all passengers."
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put a strain on sb/sth
create pressure and anxiety for sb/sth; "His constant demands really put a strain on the team's morale."
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regret
feel sorry about sth you have done; "I ______ telling her that secret."
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stick up for sb
support and defend sb/yourself when they are criticized; "You should always stick up for your friends when they need you."
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settle down
become calmer, more relaxed, and less excited; "He tried to ______ after the long, hectic day."
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look up
(of sb's situation or business) start to become better after a difficult period; "His business has finally begun to ______ after a tough year."
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initially
in the beginning; "He ______ didn't understand what was happening."
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nasty
unkind, unpleasant; "Her ______ comments made me feel very uncomfortable."
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reluctant
not wanting to do sth; "He was ______ to help with the project, but he did it anyway."
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bond
a connection between people based on shared feelings or experiences; "They have a special ______ because they've been through so much together."
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strict
if you are strict, you make people do what you want and do not allow them to behave badly; "Her ______ rules about bedtimes helped keep the children disciplined."
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caring
kind and showing that you care about people; "She's a very ______ person, always looking after others."
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sensitive
understanding other people's feelings and being careful about them; "She is very ______ to other people's emotions."
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fault
if sth bad is your fault, you made it happen; "The accident was my ______ for not being careful."
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patience
the ability to stay calm and not get angry when waiting for sth; "He showed great ______ while waiting for the results."
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accept
to say yes to an offer or agreement; "They ______ed me as one of the family."
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heroine
a woman you admire for doing something brave or good; "She is my ______ for standing up for what she believes in."
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spiritual
connected with your spirit, rather than the physical world; "He found peace in his ______ practices."
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courage
the ability to do something, even though it is dangerous or difficult; "She showed great ______ when she saved the child."
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dignity
the ability to behave in a calm and serious manner in a difficult situation; "Despite the trouble, he kept his ______ in front of everyone."
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inspire
give someone the enthusiasm and desire to do something; "He hoped to ______ his team with his positive attitude."
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dedicate
give a lot of time and effort to something because you think it is important; "She decided to ______ her life to helping others."
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look up to sb
admire and respect someone, often because they are older or in a higher position; "He always looked up to his grandfather for wisdom and guidance."
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captain
the person in charge of a ship or plane; "The ______ steered the ship safely through the storm."
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villain
a person who is morally bad or responsible for causing trouble or harm; "He was the ______ in the story who caused all the problems."
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rebel
someone who opposes people in authority; "She decided to become a ______ after seeing injustice."
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fame
the state of being famous; "His ______ grew after the successful release of his novel."
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loathe
dislike something or someone very much (syn: detest); "He ______s doing his homework every night."
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approve of
have a positive feeling towards something or someone; "I don't ______ his decision to leave the company."
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lose your temper
become very angry; "He always loses his temper when he loses at the game."
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bully
use your power to hurt or frighten a weaker person; "The ______ always picked on smaller students."
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despise
hate and have no respect for someone or something; "He ______s cheating in any form."
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greedy
wanting more than what you need; "He was too ______ to share the last piece of cake."
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misery
great suffering of the mind or body; "She lived in ______ after losing her job."
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can't bear
If you can't bear something, you cannot accept or deal with it because it is unpleasant (syn: can't stand); "I ______ the sound of nails on a chalkboard."
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principle
a strong belief that influences how you behave; "The ______ of honesty is important to him."
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nature
the basic character of a person; "Violence isn't in his ______."
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nurture
the care and attention given to help sb develop; "Parents should ______ their children well to ensure they grow up happy."
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impact
an effect or influence (on sth); "The movie had a huge ______ on me, making me rethink my life."
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play a part
be involved and influential in developing sth; "Her teacher played a significant part in her academic success."
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crucial
extremely important because it will affect other things; "It's ______ to follow all safety protocols while working in a lab."
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role model
a person you admire and learn from; "He became a ______ for many young people who looked up to him."
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influential
able to influence the way other people think or behave; "Her speeches have been ______ in shaping modern politics."
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peer pressure
the influence on your behavior of people around your age; "He gave in to ______ and started smoking."
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incentive
sth that encourages you to do sth, work harder, etc.; "The bonus acted as an ______ for employees to work more efficiently."
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broken home
a family in which the parents are divorced or separated; "Children from a ______ may face more emotional challenges."
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deprived
without sufficient food, education, or money; "The community was ______ of basic resources like clean water."
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damaging
having a bad effect on sth/sb; "The storm caused ______ effects to the infrastructure."
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cope
deal successfully with sth difficult; "She learned how to ______ with stress after many difficult years."
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transition
a change from one state or form to another; "His ______ from student life to work life was challenging."
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conduct
a person's behavior in a particular place or situation; "His ______ in the meeting was highly professional."
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supportive
giving help or support to sb in a difficult situation; "Her friends were ______ when she lost her job."
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sympathetic
showing that you understand other people's feelings; "She was very ______ towards her friend during the hard times."
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in your own time
when you are ready; "You can finish the project ______ at your convenience."
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pace
the speed at which sth happens; "They decided to complete the project at their own ______."
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wise
able to make sensible decisions because of your experience or knowledge; "Her ______ advice helped me during a difficult time."
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consistent
always having the same opinions, standards, etc.; "He remained ______ in his approach to work."
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phase
a stage in the development of sth; "The company is going through a tough ______ at the moment."
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tendency
If sb has a particular tendency, they are likely to behave or act in a particular way; "She has a ______ to be late for meetings."
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however
Used with an adjective or adverb to mean 'to whatever degree'; "______ hard she tried, she couldn't finish on time."
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it's hard to say
It's difficult to give an opinion; "______ if this movie will be a hit."
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the case
The true situation; "Is this really ______, or is there more to it?"
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pass away
Die; "His grandfather passed away last year."
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widower
A man whose wife has died; "The ______ raised his children on his own."
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bring sb up
Care for a child, teaching them how to behave; "Her parents brought her up to be respectful."
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stepmother
The woman who is married to your father but is not your real mother; "Her ______ took care of her after her biological mother passed away."
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presence
The fact of being in a particular place; "His ______ in the room made everyone feel more comfortable."
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alike
Very similar; "They look so ______, you wouldn't know they're twins."
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pick sth up
Get a skill, habit, etc., by chance; "He picked up a few new phrases during his trip to Spain."
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personally
By a particular person and not someone else; "I ______ think this idea will work."
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teens
The period between 13 and 19; "They're in their ______ and learning more about themselves."
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characteristic
A typical feature or quality that sb has; "One of his ______s is his kindness."
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criticism
The act of expressing unhappiness and disapproval with sb/sth; "He can't take any ______ from his teammates."
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apparent
Easy to see or understand; "Her tiredness was ______ after the long day."
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sibling
A brother or a sister; "She has two ______s, a brother and a sister."
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remind sb of sb/sth
Make sb remember or think about another person, place, thing, etc.; "This song reminds me of my childhood."
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resemble
Look like or be similar to another person/thing; "She ______s her mother very much."
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take after
Look or behave like an older member of your family; "He takes after his father in many ways."
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follow in sb's footsteps
Do the same job or have the same lifestyle as someone else, usually a family member; "He followed in his father's footsteps and became a lawyer."
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lick
Move your tongue over the surface of sth in order to eat it, make it wet or clean it; "It's not polite to ______ your fingers during a meal."
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stick
Push sth, usually sth quite sharp, into sth else; "It's rude to ______ your elbows on the table while eating."
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upwards
Moving or pointing towards a higher position; "It is customary to keep your utensils ______ when you're not using them."
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split
Divide sth into two or more parts, and share it between different people; "It's polite to ______ your portion with others at the table."
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sophisticated
Having experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, etc.; "Her ______ manners impressed everyone at the formal dinner."
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manners
Behavior that is considered polite in a particular society or culture; "Table ______ should always be observed during a formal meal."
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unacceptable
Not agreed or approved of by most people in society; "It is ______ to speak with your mouth full at the table."
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discourteous
Having bad manners and not showing respect for other people; "It's ______ to interrupt others while they are speaking at the table."
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customary
Usually done in a particular place or situation; "It's ______ to wait for everyone to be served before starting your meal."
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offensive
Rude in a way that makes sb upset or annoyed; "It can be ______ to criticize someone's cooking at the dinner table."
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exceptional
Unusually good; "Her performance in the debate was ______, and everyone praised her."
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cheeky
(often used by adults about children) rude, often in an amusing way; "It's ______ to make jokes about others' appearance, even if you don't mean to hurt anyone."
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take offence
Be upset or offended by sth that sb has said or done; "He didn't ______ when I asked him about his opinion on the matter."
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put your foot in it
Accidentally say sth that offends or upsets sb; "I really put my foot in it when I commented on her clothes without thinking."
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impress
If sth/sb impresses you, you admire it/them; "His honesty and kindness really ______ me during the meeting."
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be on your best behaviour
Behave in the most polite way you can; "You should always ______ when meeting new people at a formal event."
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take exception
Object strongly to sth and be angry about it; "She didn't ______ when I expressed my disagreement with her proposal."
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remark
A few words that give your opinion about sth; "He made a ______ about the situation that everyone found insightful."
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humorous
Funny and entertaining; "It's important to be ______ in a professional setting, but avoid making inappropriate jokes."
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deeply
Very, very much; "He was ______ touched by her kind words during the difficult time."
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judgement
The ability to form opinions or make sensible decisions; "Using good ______ is crucial when you are in a position of authority."
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notion
An idea or an understanding of sth; "He had a vague ______ of the problem, but needed more details before making a decision."
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