Tell me a synonym for 'try' (one word, a verb).
endeavour (v.) [I'll accept 'attempt', 'strive' or 'aim')
Missing verb: 'I tried restarting the computer, but it didn't ____ a difference.'
make
Missing verb: 'If you had asked me, I would have ____ you a hand!'
lent / given
Missing verb: 'I'm happy to help him, since he ____ me a good turn before.'
did
Missing verb: When he complimented my presentation, it really _____ my day!'
made
Missing verb: 'Everyone who's staying at the company is being asked to ____ sacrifices, like pay cuts or working reduced hours.'
make
A person who will believe anything is g_____ (adj.).
gullible
Something that cannot be escaped is i______ (adj.).
inescapable
A synonym for 'too much' = e________ (one word, adj.)
excessive
Capable of making decisions quickly and easily = d________ (adj.)
decisive
What does it mean if you 'take something for granted'?
You don't appreciate it as much as you should, and maybe neglect it.
If you 'stem the flow' of something, you...
slow it down/stop it (e.g.: Removing the job advert from the website stemmed the flow of applications.)
Extreme tiredness = f_______ (one word, noun)
fatigue
If your company is doing very well, you might say 'business is b_____'.
booming
A hard-working person who always wants and tries to do their best work can be described as c_____ (adj.).
conscientious
If news or gossip travels around very quickly, we can say it 's_____ like wildfire' (one word, verb).
spreads
