It's the time you are not a child anymore, but not an adult yet.
Adolescence
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After Linda __________ _______, she decided not to marry again.
got divorced
15
Paul is a ________ - his wife passed away two years ago.
widower
15
She decided to _________ _______ ___ caffeine to help her sleep better at night. (reduce, decrease)
cut down on
15
I tried to ___________ my friend ________ ___________ getting a tattoo on her face, but she didn't listen. (persuade, steer away)
talk my friend out of
15
He thought he could _______ _________ _________ stealing a candy bar from the store, but the security cameras caught him. (escape punishment, avoid consequences)
get away with
15
A______________, I haven't read that book yet. (granted, to be fair)
Admittedly
15
I always ________ _______ ________ my friends when they're being treated unfairly (defend, support)
stand up for
15
When he gets nervous, he tends to ________ and stumble over his words. (stammer, falter)
stutter
15
She was i______________ about her looks, constantly comparing herself to others. (lacking confidence, uncertain, unsure, unconfident)
insecure
15
His latest book became a ___________ ____________, winning critical acclaim and popular success. (a widely celebrated work of literature)
literary sensation
15
The government implemented strict measures to c___________ the pandemic, including mandatory masks and social distancing. (control, limit, hold back)
contain
15
The art gallery features a collection of _____________ works by emerging artists. (modern, current)
contemporary
15
He's always _________ ______ _______ his grandfather, who served in the military and taught him many valuable lessons. (admired, respected)
looked up to
15
She had to ________ ________ _________ her roommate's messy habits and loud music. (tolerate, endure)