B2 Perspectives: VOCABULARY Identity and communication | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The whole thing was just a silly m_____, he said, as he had no intention of breaking into the middle of the line.

misunderstanding

Oops, I think I m______ the instructions.

misunderstood

The Internet removes the a______ of a face-to-face interaction.

awkwardness

She walked a______ across the room, aware that they were watching.

awkwardly

There followed an a______ silence while we all tried to think of something to say.

awkward

I'm sorry if I o_____ you - I didn't mean any harm.

offended

Do you think she took o_____ at the joke about her age?

offense

She doesn't conform to/fit/fill the national s______ of a Ukrainian.

stereotype

unfairly treating → d_______ rules/laws/legislation/measures/policies/practices

discriminatory

She felt she had been d________ against because of her age.

discriminated

The reviews of his latest film have been highly c________.

complimentary

I have to c______ you on this dinner you made—it's just delicious!

compliment

I think I’m pretty c_____ of how to avoid d_____.

conscious, discrimination

If someone tries to d____ me from doing something, my initial r____ is to want to do it more!

discourage, reaction

I think the best r_____ to things like n_____ c______ is to challenge them.

response, negative comments

I would be o______ if someone i_____ that I looked older than I really am.

be/get offended; implied/suggested

I usually feel a bit a_____ if someone pays me a c_____ or praises what I’ve done.

awkward; compliment

If my friends have a m______ or a big argument, I’m good at helping them w____ it o____.

misunderstanding; work/sort it out