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  • to work in a way that hides embarrassing information: o__ u_____ a v______ of s_______
    operate under a veil of secrecy
  • the fact of being too proud of your own appearance, abilities or achievements: v______
    vanity
  • Teenagers usually w______________ famous people, which may lead to a wide range of mental health issues.
    worship
  • Living in the city can be prohibitively expensive for many ____________ (citizens)
    urbanites
  • the fact that you are too interested in your appearance or achievements: n_____
    narcissism
  • to deal with a problem yourself after others have failed to do so: t_____ m________ into y______ o___ h______
    take matters into your own hand
  • It’s i_______________ to drive through a red light.
    illegal
  • The wind turbines are used to ______________ (create) electricity.
    generate
  • mentally ill because of unpleasant experience: d____
    disturbed
  • Now don't get ___________ (~vanity) just because you've won a couple of games.
    smug
  • excess; extra; oversupply: s_______
    surplus
  • This business has made a ____________ (~a lot of money) since it was set up last year.
    fortune
  • Credit cards ________________ (~remove) the need to carry a lot of cash.
    eliminate
  • The b_____________ against feminism is spread all over the world.
    backlash
  • Her s____________ does not allow her to say sorry to somebody.
    superiority
  • It’s ________________ (likely to happen) to rain soon.
    liable
  • E_______________ (too much) drinking can lead to stomach disorders.
    excessive
  • to be criticized strongly: c_____ u______ f________
    come under fire
  • The use of plastic bags does __________(to have a bad effect on s.o/sth) to the environment.
    harm
  • He’s completely o______________ by computers.
    obsessed
  • It was totally ______________ (~unrealistic) to think that we could finish the job in two months.
    impractical
  • She wore a(n) e___________ (strange) hat that attracted a lot of attention.
    eccentric
  • Under the terms of the _______________, they were only able to operate a limited number of boats.
    pact
  • ____________ high prices harm small businesses in urban areas.
    Prohibitively