In an attempt to improve his image, Stevens has decided to be less [causing strong emotions which could be difficult to control].
confrontational
He seemed burdened with [very sad] thoughts and dark visions.
melancholic
Their music is loud and not very [that has a pleasant tune].
melodic
In a [full of pity] moment, he interrupted his speech to thank his mother and father.
poignant
Start with a [short but very clear and effective] sentence, get them reading!
punchy
They sang a [making people feel excited ] chorus of ‘Happy Birthday’.
rousing
This is a very [treating difficult subjects in a way that is too simple] approach to the problem.
simplistic
The policy fails to [deals with] the needs of people on low incomes.
address
Her architectural designs have [done something that has never been done before].
broken new ground
The programme has attracted a [people or a group who support it] among teachers.
devoted following
The news [made them experience something unpleasant] into deep depression.
plunge into
His speech [reminded of] the fears and suspicions of his audience.
resonated with
The discussion [was the main subject] the question of changing the club's name.
revolved around
Events are seen [the way that another person sees it] of a Ukrainian refugee.
through the eyes
The movie is [happening in the setting] of stunning Lake Garda.
set against the backdrop
It's hard to believe, but 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' was Joan Rowling's [first] novel!
debut
