The boss is quite _______. Everything has to be done her way or not at all. (FLEX)
inflexible
Amanda is rather set in her ways. She isn't very ___.
responsive
adaptable
inflexible
impetuous
We came ___ against loads of obstacles.
around
down
up
in
These are so similar! I can't ___between them.
tell
persist
distinguish
realise
People ___ their mobile devices too often.
upcycle
upset
upheaval
upgrade
As _____ as we got to the hotel she grabbed a drink from the minibar.
soon
well
far
long
It hasn't always been easy - we've had some ____ along the way.
setbacks
laid-backs
hijacks
outbacks
______ in technology over the past decade have been overwhelming. (DEVELOP)
developments
After her illness she is on the ____ to recovery.
way
path
track
road
We were going to Australia but our plans fell ____.
through
against
off
across
I think it would be _____ to get a mortgage right now that interest rates are so high. (WISDOM)
unwise
If you want to succeed, ____ high!
effort
aim
shoot
strive
'I passed with a ten!' she exclaimed ______________ (TRIUMPH)
triumphantly
This app will tell you your carbon _____.
fingerprint
footprint
pawprint
palmprint
Believe me! I got it straight from the _____ mouth.
cat's
horse's
goose's
canary's
Their imprisonment has ____ up international outrage.
stirred
rushed
backed
dished
I'm telling you this in the strictest ___.
secret
confidence
truth
commitment
There was a ___ and they separated on bad terms.
misusing
misspelling
mishearing
misunderstanding
They are an _____ couple, which is why the business is getting ahead. (INDUSTRY)
industrious
The deadline is next Monday. If we work _____ the clock we may just get it finished.
around
Enjoy the wedding! I hope it goes _______ a hitch.
without
I've got too much time on my ____!
toes
hands
feet
thumbs
Congratulations! That's _____ exciting news!
lot
so
too
such
Jake isn't ____, despite his achievements.
conceited
candid
considerate
cautious
Ivan was taken ____ by his harsh criticism.
impress
down
shock
aback
Jack came ________ a lot of criticism when he aired his views on migration.
into
out of
by
in for
I was the victim of identity _____.
robbery
kidnap
steal
theft
This website is a(n)___ source of information.
petty
encouraging
priceless
invaluable
It was difficult, but they managed to pull it ___ and it was a great success!
on
out
off
up
You've got your lifeguard certificate! That's a fantastic ______. ACHIEVE
achievement
I tried to make a chocolate cake, but the results were rather _______. (SUCCESS)
unsuccessful
We didn't feel his last movie was up to _______. His career is going downhill.
scratch
smash
bang
cut
You're dropping out of university? That's a ___ decision you may regret.
selfless
ruthless
rash
haste
She'd never tell him he was ugly to his ____.
face
eye
head
nose
I'm shattered! I've got too much on my _____.
table
plate
desk
dish
It happened without ___. I had no time to react.
announcement
advice
warning
telling
He was ____ in his criticism, but he was fair.
reckless
sentimental
merciless
cunning
I'm not sure of his age, but ____ a guess I'd say 47.
at
Do you have to be so _____? A little rain won't ruin the party. (DRAMA)
dramatic
I was very taken _____ by her news. I never thought she'd do that.
aback
about
advance
around