changes
To move slower compared to others
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
lag behind
Widespread occurrences of infectious diseases within a specific population or region
epidemics
to appear and be raised in a particular place
born and bred
The third place for Great Britain exceeded all ___ (EXPECT).
expectations
A lot of money __________ SPEND on clothes
is spent
A rapid and steep decline, often used to describe a sudden drop
_ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _
nose-dive
lack of financial resources to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing
poverty
To speak or shout in an angry manner, often expressing strong opinions or complaints.
rant and rave
We didn't manage to find a ____SOLVE
solution
I realised that I ________ FORGET my keys
had forgotten
To increase in intensity, often used in the context of conflicts
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
escalate
Individuals who are forced to flee their home country due to persecution, war, violence
refugees
Acting honestly
fair and square
Sorry for the ___________ CONVENIENT, it won't happen again
inconvenience
The house _______ BUILD yet.
has not been built
To remain at a constant level without any change
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
flatline
A severe shortage of food that leads to widespread hunger
famine
leftover pieces that are not part of a larger set
For Australia it was a ___ (COMPARE) miserable Olympics
comparatively
By the end of the year I ______ FINISH my project
will have finished
To remain at a constant level without any change
_ _ _ n _ _
plunge
The average period that a person is expected to live
life expectancy
A situation that is uncertain, often involving a risk of failure or danger.
touch and go
He is very _______ SENSE and has no mercy
insensitive
Look! She __________ POLISH / NAILS by a master.
is having nails polished