Vocabulary 1
Even then, Sarah had not given ___ ___ her marriage.
up on
If I decide to do something, I never change my mind, because I am very_____-_____.
strong-willed
When I finally heard the news I _____________into tears.
burst
By the time our guests arrived, we ______(tidy) the living room.
had tidied
Kim's the one _____likes to be the centre of attention all the time.
who
On three occasions he had plucked____ the courage to call her, but had never had a reply.
up
Even though Sarah is very successful, she never talks about her achievements. She's quite _____.
humble
Diana is ______________ shy and she hates speaking in public.
painfully
Emma ________(not know) that Alex was going to be at the party.
hadn't known
I know a girl ____parents own a yacht.
whose
She was like a larger than ____ fantasy that had just come true.
life
My grand dad gets angry very quickly, he's so ___-___.
short-tempered
Sam has a _________habit of coughing without covering his mouth.
nasty
Pete ____(not save) money for long before he bought a second-hand car.
hadn't been saving
She is the only child, ____explains a lot about her behaviour at times.
which
The door was locked and we couldn’t get ___ the house.
into
Our mechanics will check everything - they're very ____.
thorough
He raised his voice and I could hear him loud and _____ from the other room.
clear
Years ago teachers (not have ) the equipment they do now.
didn't use to have
Children who grow up with two languages at home find it easy to switch between them.
GROWING
Children______________two languages at home find it easy to switch between them.
growing up with
One evening, Angela phoned me ___ of the blue and said she was in some kind of trouble.
out
Teenagers are often very _____-____ about their appearance.
self-conscious
If everyone's prepared to compromise, I am sure we can _______ an agreement.
reach
Would John like to come to the concert on Sunday?
FANCY
Does John____________ the concert on Sunday?
fancy coming to
Children who have been brought up as the baby of the family are often fussy eaters.
BROUGHT
Children __________the baby of the family are often fussy eaters.
brought up as