Little................. has been made so far in the negotiations.
headway
These chemicals have a ...................... effect/impact on the environment.
detrimental
Although she was quite young, she showed a lot of ............... and was promoted
initiative
I always ....................... that I would return home at some point.
envisioned
The improvement in sales figures had a ..................... effect/influence on the company as a whole.
beneficial
We want to .................... individuals to get the skills they need.
empower
It's extraordinary how hard it is to change the ........................ of the public and the press.
mindset
She held her hand above her eyes to ..... ............... them from the sun.
shield
There is little ............ for people to leave their cars at home when public transport remains expensive.
incentive
He gave a ................. warning that an earthquake was imminent.
dire
She was not at all........................ by the size of the problem.
daunted
Their criticisms seem .................... considering that the results aren't yet known.
premature
You must ........................... the truth of her argument.
acknowledge
The lecturers joined the .................... march to show solidarity with their students.
protest