To rely on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others. She is _______ __________
self-reliant
A c____________ is a part of something bigger.
component
A person studying architecture will be qualified to become what?
An architect
I_____________ means unable to move or progress.
immobilised
A p_______________is a basic idea or rule.
principle
Complete the famous saying Variety is the _________ ___ _______
spice of life
A __________ is the holder of a research position at a university and also teaches.
lecturer
Distance learning requires a high level of m_____________
motivation
___________ are the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, the cells responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world
Neurons
One of the best a________ of university education is meeting the other students on the course.
aspects
_____________is when a student copies from, or do not acknowledge, their sources when writing an essay.
plagiarism
Doing _________________ is a boring hobby!
jigsaw puzzles
Elon Musk is l__________!
loaded
When the weather is grey outside, we can describe the day as g_________
gloomy
A sudden urge to do something is an i___________
impulse
What is the antonym of social?
anti-social
It's normal to lose m__________ as you get older.
memory
A c_______ is an intense and usually passing infatuation.
crush
This a very a__________ neighbourhood. (wealthy)
affluent
What is the name for an outgoing, socially confident person.?
An extrovert
A _______________ is a non-fictional motion-picture intended to "document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record
documentary
A military training camp for new recruits, with very harsh discipline. B__________
bootcamp
Dishwashers, washing machines and microwave ovens are all examples of household ______________
appliances
I've just had a b____________!
brainwave
To unlawfully seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one's own purposes.
Hijack
To treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.
to marginalise
What did the pony say when he went to the doctor?
I'm a little hoarse!
To n______________: to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honour
nominate
What is the name of a long essay between 8000 and 12000 words?
A dissertation
What is the name of a shy, reticent person?
An introvert
To describe someone as brainy means they are what?
intelligent
Did you hear that Mr X is ___________ ___ ________ with Miss Y. ?
having an affair
What are you going to do if you ask to pick someone's brain?
Ask a question
What is the informal term for sleepiness after eating?
A food coma
The staff at the Star Hotel are very a_______________. (Giving of attention)
attentive
The people who bully others online are called what?
trolls
I'm going to take a course ____ marketing.
in
Survivor, The circle, The bachelor and Big Brother are all examples of what kind of TV show?
Reality TV shows
What is the word for an unmarried man?
A bachelor
On the 17th of March people around the world celebrate what patron saint?
St Patrick
A short trip to do a task is an e__________
errand
Instant g_______________ is an immediate sense of pleasure and satisfaction.
gratification
V_________ means existing in a technological environment.
virtual
I owe money to everyone! I'm in a lot of d_____!
debt
If you want to become an accountant, you should study _______________
accountancy
A consumer is someone who ______ things.
buys/ purchases
What is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour?
psychology
What verb do we use when putting furniture in a home?
furnish
The term ________ ___ __________ represents the choices that our ancient ancestors had when faced with danger in their environment. They could either fight or flee
fight or flight
A forcible indoctrination to induce someone to give up basic political, social, or religious beliefs and attitudes and to accept contrasting regimented ideas.
brainwash