Adjectives
an energetic person who enjoys being with other people
extroverted
Her preference is __________ comfortable rather than stylish clothes, which is why she always wore jogging trousers and a hoodie.
for
to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings
to foster
someone who always believes that good things will happen
optimist
Unfortunately, negotiations with management ____________________, which prompted a new strike.
broke down
thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation
pessimistic
He had seen for himself the results of bloodlust and unbridled cruelty, and now realized the wisdom he had absorbed _________ the supreme warrior.
from
to watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it
to monitor
someone who experiences physical or mental pain of a type that is mentioned
sufferer
Some members of the party ____________________ to form a rival party.
broke away
shy and quiet and preferring to be alone rather than with other people
withdrawn
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it remained fully engaged _________ discussions with Argentina and helping the country get on a path to long-term growth and stability.
in
to reduce the force of someone or something
to subdue
a fault or a failure to reach a particular standard
shortcoming
Sales have finally ____________________ the $1 million barrier for the first time since the business opened in 2010.
broken through
intentionally keeping something secret; secretive
coy
Aircon was a godsend in near 30 degree heat and the free WiFi was perfectly adequate, even for my daughter who's surgically affixed __________ her phone.
to
to change the way something is expressed or considered
to reframe
a person's way of thinking and their opinions
mindset
The country's leadership is determined to ____________________ past practices and to solve urgent economic problems.
break with
shy and not confident of your abilities
diffident
Due to the pilot strike, one of the key speakers was not able to attend the conference. Fortunately, everything was arranged for him to Skype _________ and he was able to deliver the presentation to the attendants.
in
to exchange ideas on a particular subject, often in order to reach a decision on what action to take
to confer
a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something, especially when this is unfair
stigma
He was so happy at the news of passing the exam that he ____________________ a song.
broke into