Some influencers tend to engage more in n_____-g_____ than in helping their followers. (spend too much time considering their own thoughts, feelings, or problems)
navel-gazing
The d______ cups were far too small for the giant's hands. (delicate)
dainty
She is p_____ to exaggeration. (tends to)
prone
The police were thwarted because somebody t_______ off the robber. (gave them a warning)
tipped
Sometimes I laugh, then cry, at my d_______ly low salary. (insultingly)
derisively
The tickets for Taylor Shakespeare's new concert were s_________ up in a flash. (bought quickly)
snapped up
The senator f______ f______ of the administration after questioning the president's new policy. (came into conflict with)
fell foul
Donald, resigning? Ha, that's WT! (never gonna happen)
wishful thinking
The paparazzi h______ in on their prey. (targeted)
homed in
Her writing was l________ with mistakes. (full of)
littered
D_______, he struggled on till he reached the top. (with stubborn determination)
Doggedly
He needs to curb his l______ spending. (extravagant/ excessive)
lavish
Look at him s_____ his stuff - he really loves himself, eh?
strutting
I like to KA of the latest developments in wine. (stay up to date with)
keep abreast of
Romeo g_____ lovingly into Juliet's eyes. (looked steadily)
gazed
The old theatre is being restored to its FG (made as good as it was in the past)
former glory
Looking at current world events, the outlook looks b______. (with little hope)
bleak
The jealous husband s______ his wife's phone for incriminating evidence. (searched very crefully)
scoured
The dog looked w______ ly out window, yearning for his owner's return. She was hungry, you see.
wistfully
Trust your instinct and FYG.
follow your gut