The gallery features c______ works by young artists. (modern)
contemporary
He became b_____ after winning the competition. (bragging, showing off)
boastful
He thought he could g_______ _________ _________ stealing a candy bar from the store, but the security cameras caught him. (escape punishment, avoid consequences)
get away with
The doctor p_________ her patient's symptoms _______ _______ a vitamin deficiency. (attribute, ascribe)
put down to
She was i______________ about her looks, constantly comparing herself to others. (lacking confidence, uncertain, unsure)
insecure
He grew a_____ as the deadline approached and the work wasn’t done. (nervous)
agitated
Children are often very s_______ and easily influenced by others.
suggestible
She won the award d_______ly after years of hard work and dedication.
deservedly
She made a d_______ decision to start her own company at twenty. (brave)
daring
They argued h______ly about politics during the meeting.
heatedly
She had to p________ ________ _________ her roommate's messy habits and loud music. (tolerate, endure)
put up with
She decided to c_________ _______ ___ caffeine to help her sleep better at night. (reduce, decrease)
cut down on
It's important not to be p___________ towards others, regardless of their background or experience. (superior, looking down on)
patronizing
The actor has r_______ bought a house in the countryside. (as people say)
reportedly
The t_____ puppy hid behind the sofa when strangers arrived. (shy)
timid
His w_____ jokes made everyone at the party laugh. (clever)
witty
He's always l_________ ______ _______ his grandfather, who served in the military and taught him many valuable lessons. (admired, respected)
looked up to
She was p_______ in pursuing her goals, no matter how many obstacles she faced. (consistent)
persistent
She wandered through the meadow with a c_______ smile, ignoring her worries. (without any worries)
carefree
She was u________________ and never bragged about her achievements. (modest, humble)
unassuming
The employee was too o______ to admit he was wrong. (stubborn)
obstinate
He gave a f______ answer, even though he knew it might hurt her feelings. (honest)
frank
I tried to t___________ my friend ________ ___________ getting a tattoo on her face, but she didn't listen. (persuade, steer away)
talk my friend out of
A______, the task was more difficult than I expected. (to be fair)
Admittedly
The c______ actor thought the whole world revolved around him. (arrogant)
conceited
She showed great s___________ towards her friend's feelings and tried to be supportive. (empathy, compassion)
sensitivity/sympathy
Many small businesses are r______ on social media for advertising. (depending on)
reliant on
An u_________ businessman cheated his clients to make a profit. (with no moral restraints)
unscrupulous
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