The ____ figure of the movie is Annette Corley, a dancer who has boyfriend troubles. (UK)
focal (central and important)
There are lots of really ___ apartments in the city's poorer areas.
sordid (unpleasantly dirty)
There was a long delay, and people became increasingly ___ as they waited for the train. (worry/ angry)
agitated
I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's ____ that she's coming. (impossible to persuade)
adamant
"Why am I here?" the witness responded in an _____ tone. (show not wanting to believe)
incredulous
The first one represents a skeptical approach and the second one represents a ____ approach. (gullible)
credulous
He felt a sense of ____, anger, and pain at the accusation made against him. (not wanting to believe)
incredulity
The year 1969 was a ___ in her life - she changed her career and remarried.
watershed
I've been working _____ all week to get it finished on time. (hurriedly done in excitement/ confusion)
frantically
Maybe she gets drunk to ____ painful memories. (remove completely)
obliterate
It is unclear how to ____ the effects of tourism on the island. (make it less harmful)
mitigate
In _____ to nature lovers, the town refused to grant a permit to builders who would have filled in a swamp used by many birds. (respect and politeness)
deference
Increasing the supply of weapons will only ____ the violence and anarchy. (continue)
perpetuate
The most extraordinary thing, indeed, about that extraordinary man is the _____ of his survival in the minds and memories of those who knew him. (determination)
tenacity
They recently ran a series of tests to measure the ___ of the drug. (effectiveness)
efficacy
There are also certain topics to which with ___ the authors would perhaps have given more emphasis. (knowledge gained after sth happened)
hindsight
