Match the meaning 8
It is such a pity when the government decides to _________ important buildings rather than saving them.
demolish
As we go through life its important to try and ________ the good moments.
cherish
Quick or active or refreshing
Brisk
To honor or applaud or praise
To humiliate
The leaves fall to the ground and ________ up each year.
shrivel
My friend has completed some amazing _______ in his life, such as climbing all of the mountains on our island.
feats
Climate change is responsible for more people being _________ from their homes.
displaced
thoughtful or kind
considerate
Right or appropriate or polite
Improper
His car doesn't look very expensive, but more importantly it is _______ and has never broken down.
reliable
After a long hike in the countryside, there is not much better than sitting down to a _________ meal.
hearty
Sometimes all you can do for an upset person is just try and _______ them.
soothe
collapse or ruin
downfall
To overlook or abandon or disregard
To enforce
The loud bang _______ me awake.
jolted
Everyone in the crowd held their breath as the jury were about to deliver the __________.
verdict
There is almost everything I need in my ________, except an ice-cream shop!
vicinity
Tireless or hardworking or full of beans
Energetic
Inattentive or careless
Observant
I like to have a holiday for a few weeks during the year and try to be as ___________ as I can for the rest.
industrious
Amy's company just isn't the same since Gigi ___________.
resigned
I was a little surprised when my friend bought a coat _________ to my own!
identical
To grow or age or ripen
To mature
Secondary or last
Primary
It took years of study and practice before she ________ her first song.
composed