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Tony always looks on the bright side of things. I wish I was as _____________ as him.
optimistic
Situation: Employing the new manager was a bad idea. (Employed)
I wish we ____________ the new accounts manager.
I wish we hadn't employed the new accounts manager.
food is of a very high quality
gourmet
showing that you are angry or offended when you think that someone is criticizing you
defensive
continue doing something
keep at
Nicole doesn't like to participate in class usually, or give presentations. I know she has a bit of a __________ personality.
introverted
Situation: It was wrong to be so defensive earlier. (BEEN)
If only I __________ less defensive.
If only I had been less defensive.
special skill or knowledge that you get from experience, training, or study
expertise
at the end of a process
eventually
to go to a better job, higher level
move up
My little brother is so spoiled, my parents give him anything he wants! He is always __________ ____ _____ ______.
getting his own way
Situation: I'm sorry I missed your birthday celebration.
I wish I _________ your birthday celebration.
I wish I hadn't missed your birthday celebration.
to carefully consider a situation, person, or problem in order to make a judgment
assess
slowly and gradually
steadily
to make progress in your work and become successful
get ahead
A) I don't like that he treats me that way. I know he's my boss, but that doesn't mean he could disrespect me like that.
B) You need to be more ___________. You can't let him continue to think that that is ok.
assertive
Situation: You should treat your staff with more respect. (YOU)
If only ___________________ with more respect.
If only you treated your staff with more respect.
to give up something important or valuable so that you or other people can do or have something else
sacrifice
to force someone to do something
oblige
to not accept an offer or request
turn down
I forgot part of my presentation but luckily, my partner stepped in to help and I was able to _____ ______.
save face
Situation: I hate having to compromise on every detail.
If only we ______________ on every detail.
If only we didn't have to compromise on every detail.
payment or other rewards that you get for your work
remuneration
to make or change something
tailor