L I
B F
E E
Belief
Make sth silent or less loud
M--E
Mute
The reason why sb does sth or behaves in a particular way
Motivation
I don't have the same political ________ as my friends, so we have some interesting discussions.
Principles/ beliefs/ toughts
Beliefs
Icon
A famous person or a thing that people admire and see as a symbol of a particular idea, way of life, etc.
C I D
I E
A N T
D O
Dedication
A message to a discussion group on the Internet that sb sends to make other people angry; a person who sends a message like this
T---L
Troll
Having been beaten in a battle or contest
Defeated
Who are your top two music ___________? Mine are D. Bowie and the Beatles.
Role models/ artists/ icons/ idols
Icons
Penalize
To put sb at a disadvantage by treating them unfairly
R G
G A
H A
R
Haggard
The willingness to accept sth/sb, especially opinions or behaviour that you may not agree with, or people who are not like you
T-------E
Tolerance
The process that takes placewhen sb sees or hears sth that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create sth
Inspiration
The young people in The Pythian Club are full of ________ about their future now, and so are Ben and his team.
Optimism/ joy/ confidence/ hope/ trust
Optimism
Principle
A moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions
N
S I R T
A I N O
Inspirational
To accept and deal with sth that is difficult or unpleasant
F--- -- -O
Face up to
Thinking more about the needs, happiness, etc. of other people than about your own
Selflessness
At the age of 13, his mom gave him a keyboard to help him _________ those communication problems.
Deal/ get over/ defeat/ win/ cause/ beat
Get over
Conundrum
A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve
S M E S
N I G
D S E N
E N D I L
Singlemindedness
The fact of protecting yourself in a dangerous or difficult situation
S---------------N
Self-preservation
To stare at sb/sth in a rude or stupid way
Gawp
I have great __________ for anyone who can do that type of work.
Dedication/ respect/ admiration/ affection/ praise/ applause/ fondness
Admiration
Interim
Intended to last for only a short time until sb/sth permanent is found