something with very strong influence that makes something happen - She was the ___________ behind the project.

To be true - Bad diet causes acne, but I don’t think that’s the __________ here.

to have a different opinion or way of thinking about something - I think that smacking children is wrong, but my parents have a different ________ on it.

to start living in a place where you intend to stay for a long time - Do you think he’ll ever __________ and have a family?

difficult communications between people not from the same language - The children found no language ___________ – they started playing together straight away

a marriage between people of different races - There aren’t many ________ marriages in my neighbourhood.

limiting the amount or freedom - The students were unhappy due to the ________ rules.

to think that someone is less important or intelligent than you - I feel that people ________ me because of my accent.

someone whose job is to give advice about a subject - The manager of the company needed to talk to his _________ before talking to the reporters.

to feel an emotional connection with a place or a person - I feel special __________ with my old school.

to change from one situation to another - I found it hard to make the ___________ from student to employee.

to be the most important part of the character of something - An atmosphere of mutual respect forms the _________ of our working relationship.

Making decisions for which you accept responsibility - You will not get ________ decision-making if you have a new boss every few months.