Unit 2 - Vocab (reading) Flashcards
refuse
say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do
They simply __ to give up.
spotlight
attention from newspapers, television and the public
Unemployment is once again in the __.
tantrum
a sudden short period of angry, unreasonable behaviour, especially in a child
to have/throw a __
tempt
attract
- I was ____ by the dessert menu.
guilt
the unhappy feelings caused by knowing or thinking that you have done something wrong
She had feelings of __ about leaving her children and going to work.
readily
in a way that shows you do not object to something (willingly)
- Most people ___ accept the need for laws.
dependent
needing somebody/something in order to survive or be successful
You can’t be __ on your parents all your life.
challenges
a new or difficult task
She still faces many __ (= has to deal with them).
immature
behaving in a way that is not sensible and is typical of people who are much younger
__ behaviour
ruin
to make somebody/something lose all their money, their position, etc.
If she loses the court case it will __ her.
daunting
making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something; likely to make somebody feel this way
She has the __ task of cooking for 20 people every day.
consistent
always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc.
a __ approach to the problem
