The government has a responsibility to ensure the __________ of its citizens. (well-being, health)
welfare
She had to ________ ________ _________ her roommate's messy habits and loud music. (tolerate, endure)
put up with
A______________, I haven't read that book yet. (granted, to be fair)
Admittedly
It's important not to be p___________ towards others, regardless of their background or experience. (condescending, superior
patronizing
He's become overly ______________ _________ his phone for everything from socializing to work. (dependent on, counting on)
reliant on
I tried to ___________ my friend ________ ___________ getting a tattoo on her face, but she didn't listen. (persuade, steer away)
talk my friend out of
She always carried herself with d___________, even in the face of adversity. (self-respect)
dignity
He found personal ____________ in volunteering at a local animal shelter. (satisfaction, happiness)
fulfilment
She showed great s___________ towards her friend's feelings and tried to be supportive. (empathy, compassion)
sensitivity
He thought he could _______ _________ _________ stealing a candy bar from the store, but the security cameras caught him. (escape punishment, avoid consequences)
get away with
The art gallery features a collection of _____________ works by emerging artists. (modern, current)
contemporary
She was i______________ about her looks, constantly comparing herself to others. (lacking confidence, uncertain, unsure, unconfident)
insecure
She's very s_______________ and tends to believe everything she's told. (impressionable, gullible, easily influenced)
suggestible
I always ________ _______ ________ my friends when they're being treated unfairly (defend, support)
stand up for
She was u________________ and never bragged about her achievements. (modest, humble)
unassuming
It's the time you are not a child anymore, but not an adult yet.
Adolescence
After Linda __________ _______, she decided not to marry again.
got divorced
He's always _________ ______ _______ his grandfather, who served in the military and taught him many valuable lessons. (admired, respected)
looked up to
When faced with a problem, he was ____________ and came up with creative solutions. (ingenious, clever)
resourceful
When he gets nervous, he tends to ________ and stumble over his words. (stammer, falter)
stutter
The government implemented strict measures to c___________ the pandemic, including mandatory masks and social distancing. (control, limit, hold back)
contain
We all share __________ responsibility for the environment and should do our part to protect it. (shared)
collective
His latest book became a ___________ ____________, winning critical acclaim and popular success. (a widely celebrated work of literature)
literary sensation
Paul is a ________ - his wife passed away two years ago.
widower
The doctor ___________ her patient's symptoms _______ _______ a vitamin deficiency. (attribute, ascribe)
put down to
She decided to _________ _______ ___ caffeine to help her sleep better at night. (reduce, decrease)
cut down on
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