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The fear of failure can sometimes _________ a person, preventing them from taking action. (v) - to make someone unable to move or act
paralyse
A good teacher should _________ their students, giving them the confidence to succeed. (v) - to give someone confidence and strength
empower
Many students experience _________ before an important exam, making it hard to concentrate. (n) - a feeling of nervousness or worry
anxiety
His _________ made him doubt his abilities, even though he was well-prepared. (n) - a lack of confidence in oneself
insecurity
She realized she was in _________ and needed to walk away for her own well-being. (n) - an unhealthy or harmful relationship
a toxic relationship
Even though she was exhausted, she managed _________ the last few hours of work before the deadline. (phr v) - to keep going despite difficulties
power through
After working in the same office for ten years, he needed _________ to feel motivated again. (exp) - a different place or environment
a change of scene
We must learn to _________, rather than avoiding them, if we want to grow. (coll) - to face and deal with difficulties
meet a challenge
Instead of taking responsibility, he put the _________ on his colleagues for the project’s failure. (n) - assigning fault or responsibility
blame
Everything was carefully planned, but unfortunately, the event did not _________. (exp) - to happen as expected
go according to plan
She took a short trip to the mountains _________ after a stressful few months at work. (exp) - to refresh one’s mind, to relax and think clearly
clear one’s head
He is very _________ and always takes initiative to solve problems before they arise. (adj) - taking action rather than waiting for problems
proactive
FRINGE festival made the whole town _________, filling the streets with energy and excitement. (idiom) - to become lively or exciting
come alive
After feeling stuck in a routine, he decided _________ and start fresh in a new city. (exp) - to start again from the beginning
hit the reset button
Traveling abroad is a great way _________ and learn about new cultures. (exp) - to broaden one’s experience and knowledge
expand one’s horizons
Too many responsibilities at work can _________ even the most organized person. (v) - to overpower, to cause someone to feel stressed or incapable
overwhelm
