noun/ n.phrase
Many people struggle with ________ and need financial help to improve their lives.
poverty
When you __________ an itch, it can feel good and make the itch go away.
scratch
Are you ___________ this weekend? I would like to invite you to my party.
available
She ___________ fidgeted with her hands, unsure of how her speech would be received by the audience.
nervously
He was ___________ _______ collecting vintage cars, dedicating a significant portion of his time and resources to acquiring rare models.
(hint: Being excessively preoccupied or consumed by a particular idea, interest, or activity to the point where it dominates one's thoughts and actions.)
obsessed with
___________ __________ means that both men and women have the same chances to succeed.
Gender equality
He collapsed, ___________ with pain.
(hint: it means to make a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness)
groaning
Being ____________ means you can do things by yourself without needing help from others.
independent
The new technology can ____________ revolutionize the industry and reshape the way we live our lives.
(hint: it is a synonym of the word "possibly")
potentailly
Telling a light-hearted joke can be an effective way to ________ _______ _______ and make everyone feel more comfortable in a social situation.
break the ice
A __________ _________ is when a bad situation keeps causing more problems, making it hard to escape.
vicious cycle
When you __________, you speak quietly and not clearly, making it hard for others to understand you.
mumble
History, __________ and modern, has taught these people an intense distrust of their neighbours.
ancient
As with any book that attempts to be a number of things, there will _________ be some level of redundancy.
(hint: it means something done in a way that cannot be avoided)
inevitably
The fashion expert provided an _________ __________ to the contestant, transforming their appearance with just a few simple changes.
instant makeover
A _________ is a group of similar things that are close together, sometimes surrounding something.
(e.g. There was a _________ of fans around him, asking for autographs.)
cluster
To __________ something is to announce it loudly and clearly, so that everyone can hear.
proclaim
If an idea is ____________, it is not likely to happen or seems very hard to believe.
far-fetched
He _______________ shared his ideas with the team, confident that they would have a significant impact on the project's success.
enthusiastically
When she heard the unexpected news, she couldn't contain her emotions and _________ _________ tears of joy.
burst into
_____________ is when someone can't read or write, making it hard to learn and find good jobs.
Illiteracy
To ___________ a feature or quality is to make it stand out more, so that it is easier to notice.
accentuate
Working in a ______________ environment, such as a busy emergency room, requires professionals to stay calm and make quick decisions under intense stress.
high-pressure
She ________________ agreed to participate in the event, not really interested in the cause but feeling obligated to show her support.
(hint: in a way that shows no enthusiasm or interest)
half-heartedly
As the unique art style gained popularity, it gradually became part of the ____________ culture, attracting a wider audience.
(hint: Referring to ideas that are regarded as normal and accepted by most people)
mainstream