to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring
procrastinate
The company was extremely successful under Murphy’s le..........
leadership
The hospice is planning a major fu......... event for June.
fundraising
There was a co....... of in....... between his business dealings and his political activities.
conflict of interest
We found ourselves on co........ gr....... on the question of education.
common ground
She's just being ........... and immature. (CHILD)
childish
the state of having no energy or enthusiasm because of working too hard, or someone who shows the effects of this state
burnout
a feeling of belonging together that the members of a group have towards others in the group
team spirit
There's a stiff £6 entrance f..... to the exhibition.
fee
Howell was fired for gross in.......... (=disobedience).
insubordination
She faces long hours and extreme pressure in her position as the top de...... -m........ in the company.
decision-maker
She's getting very ......... in her old age. (FORGET)
forgetful
Know every detail of your business-but de......... more responsibility to others.
delegte
We need someone really ef........ who can organize the office and make it run smoothly.
efficient
It’s very no........ of you to spend all your weekends helping the old man.
noble
He is a man of the highest in.......... (=honesty).
integrity
The accident was the in........ (=not to be avoided) outcome of carelessness.
inevitable
He gave a .......... performance at the piano recital. (FAULT)
faultless
We need to identify the best ways of at.......... our objectives.
attaining
The team needs players who co........ each other. If they have different skills, the team works more effectively.
complement
After de........ for tax etc, your salary is about £700 a month.
deductions
He was ea...... ou...... as division head to make way for the boss's nephew.
eased out
You mustn't ta...... si...... in their argument.
take sides
The children were playing on the ........... castle. (INFLATE)
inflatable
Improved safety measures in cars can be co......... as they encourage people to drive faster.
counterproductive
The fight for the leadership gave a fascinating in........ into the group's dynamics.
insights
There is a tax ex......... on money donated to charity
exemption
He was awaiting trial for il.......... (=illegitimate) enrichment, money laundering, and drug trafficking.
illicit
As chairman, I must remain im......... (=neutral).
impartial
I'm not sure that I find her story ............ (CREDIT).
credible