notice or understand the difference between two things; make one person or thing seem different from another ● What d______es me from my twin is that I am taller.
distinguish(es)
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a complete change in ways of doing things ● The technological r_______ has completely changed the world of communications.
revolution
15
hard-working ● Most of the students I knew at Letterz School were serious and i_______.
industrious
15
continue doing sth even though it is difficult, or other people oppose it ● He p______ed in arriving late for work so he was asked to leave.
persisted
15
not afraid ● The b_____ student made a speech at the demonstration on Maidan Nezalezhnosti.
bold
15
not very good ● The m_______ film received neither good nor bad reviews.
mediocre
15
too proud of oneself ● Rob is so v_____ that he is always telling us how clever he is.
vain
15
clever at planning to get what you want, especially by tricking other people ● It was c_____ of you to get me to do your homework.
cunning
15
hopeful and happy ● The dance music created an u____ mood at the party.
upbeat
15
based on facts; not influenced by personal feelings ● It is hard to be o______ when judging your own family.
objective
15
avoiding risk ● He was very c______ as he drove slowly along the icy road.
cautious
15
determined to act in a particular way despite what anyone else says ● I can’t understand your o______ refusal to go to university.
obstinate
15
able to change in order to be successful in new situations ● She’ll settle down quickly in her new home as she’s a_____.
adaptable
15
doing sth dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results ● The r______ driver caused a serious accident.
reckless
15
too sensitive; easily upset ● Why are you so t_____ today?
touchy
15
solve or end a problem or difficulty ● They r_____d their differences and now get on marvellously.