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  • Andy’s unlikely to change his taste in clothes. He’s always been pretty conservative/selfish
    CONSERVATIVE
  • I’m sure you’ll get on with my friends. They’re pretty easy-going/introverted.
    EASY-GOING
  • I don't know why he _______ calling. I am not going to answer his calls
    keeps (on)
  • She sometimes gets out of control, she's a bit of a ________ __________
    loose cannon
  • When I was younger, we _________ always go to the park after school
    would
  • He ____(always/talk) about his wonderful job and it gets on my nerves.
    IS ALWAYS TALKING (ANNOYANCE)
  • He tried very hard to ______ his name after those false accusations.
    cleaer his name
  • They____ (think) of getting married next spring.
    ARE THINKING
  • Please don’t criticise Amira’s cooking. She’s really introverted/temperamental and might get angry.
    TEMPERAMENTAL
  • Nine _____________ ten, I'll ask someone if I don't understand
    times out of
  • Be careful with what you tell her, she has a ___________ to ask lots of questions and spread gossip. She's a real ________
    tendency, busybody
  • As a _______, I'll exercise everyday rather sit at home watching TV like a ________ _________
    rule, couch potato
  • What a wonderful birthday present. You’re so kind and considerate/temperamental.
    CONSIDERATE
  • When I enjoy a TV show, I'll ________ hours watching it
    spend
  • My parents both love classical music, so they ____ me _______their favourite composer.
    NAMED ME AFTER
  • My company was asking people to train overseas. It sounded exciting, so I ________ my name _________
    PUT MY NAME FORWARD
  • I was __________ if I could borrow 50 euros
    wondering
  • He is ________ getting into trouble. He's a bit of a _________ apple
    always, rotten/bad
  • She ___________(live) with her sister until she finds her own place to live
    is living
  • David ____________ (run) when he _____________ (fall over)
    was running, fell over
  • I'm _______ to falling asleep during films
    prone
  • One day, Ahmed will decide to go travelling and will just leave. He’s always been considerate/impetuous
    IMPETUOUS
  • My parents have both been so successful. It’s going to be hard to _________ ________ _________ my name.
    live up to my name
  • Look, the waiter _________(come) now.
    is coming
  • Samir’s always been introverted/gregarious. He likes to keep to himself.
    INTROVERTED
  • He ___________ (play) his music really loudly. It's really annoying
    is always playing
  • He's __________ to watch football matches at the weekend
    inclined
  • She's such a _________ I don't know anything about her
    dark horse
  • When I arrived at the restaurant, my friends____(discuss) what to order.
    WERE DISCUSSING
  • Your eyes are red, ________________ (cry)?
    Have you been crying?
  • Where have you been? I ____________ (wait) for you for over an hour
    have been waiting
  • House prices __________ (rise)
    are rising
  • That actor’s always on TV. He’ll be a ______________ name soon.
    HOUSEHOLD NAME
  • I stopped talking to them in the end, they ______________ complaining
    were always