give the true version of events that have been reported incorrectly - To put the ___________, let me just say that we didn´t even go out so it wasn´t us that you saw.

embarrassing secrets - Everyone has ___________ in the cupboard. Even Hellen had that secret boyfriend in high school.

to go or make progress at the same speed as something - I tried to keep up the ___________ of the runners, but I had to stop and rest.

To unfairly criticise, punish, or be unkind to the same person - The bully loved to __________ the smallest kid in class.

When a situation gets worse, and worse and worse. - Her life was in a ____________ as she battled depression and addiction.

to get more attention than anyone or anything else in a situation - He always tries to __________ and won´t let anyone else talk.

When something should have been done a long time ago - It is _________ time that you clean your messy room.

Having no purpose and is a waste of time - It was ________ to argue, so we did what she asked us to do.

special words used by groups of people, especially in their work - I cannot understand this paper because they are using a lot of legal ___________.

describes someone who is old and no longer useful or attractive - She said the older man was ____________ and she would not date him.

to prepare for hard work - Let´s ___________ and start cleaning up this mess.

tense, nervous, or irritable - The old man gets a little __________ when he is tired.

To hug or accept a person - We happily ____________ the idea of going to the pool with you.