Since flavour is an emotive as well as a factual quality, it is hard to p....... down. (=determine/descibe precisely)
pin
Don’t let yourself get b.................. down in minor details. (=be delayed or stuck)
bogged
This change will s....... the energy and funds of many women's groups. (=makes sth weaker/damaged)
sap
Let’s get down to the n.......-g............. and work out the costs. (=basic and pracitcal facts)
nitty-gritty
He was p................. over my shoulder as I was sending the e-mail. (=looking with intent)
peering
We have to figure out a way to m.............. the costs. It`s too expensive now.
mitigate
For many young people in rural areas, a university education seems like an u............ dream. (=imposssible to reach)
unattainable
A guilty pain began g................... at her chest. (=making her feel guilty)
gnawing
He had little political l......... and was easily ignored by both Democrats and Republicans. (=influence/power/resources)
leverage
War in Ukraine has already ad a huge r................. effect across Europe. (=domino effect)
ripple
