Unit 1
Friendship
Friendship
It's important to have friends that understand our ______ when we've made a mistake.
imperfections
I've never been a ______ - I've always fought hard.
quitter
The best way to learn a new language is to ______ yourself in the culture.
immerse
On the weather map, we could see the ______ rolling in from the southwest.
cold front
He stood out as he was the only one wearing jeans at a ______.
black-tie event
I'm ______ you because you're the only person I can trust.
confiding in
We're ______; we're moving into smaller offices.
downsizing
She's a very ______ public speaker so she's constantly invited to talk shows.
proficient
______ morning air is so invigorating, isn't it?
I'd like to propose a ______ to the happy couple.
toast
Researchers have determined the ______ that make for successful friendships.
traits
The extra ______ of the job is a 50% discount on own-brand clothing
perk
I envy people who have an ______ music. I practise and practise, but I just don't have the talent.
aptitude for
Today won't be cold enough for snow, but do expect to see some ______ later in the day.
sleet
She is very shy and doesn't ______ with the other children at school.
mingle
Why are you behaving like that? Sometimes I just don't understand ______.
what makes you tick
A ______ manager can handle most work emergencies.
competent
I'd hate to write for a daily soap opera, having to ______ one episode after another five days a week.
crank out
We'll have to monitor the amount of ______ to determine whether there is a risk of flooding.
precipitation
I don't care about ______. I'll behave in any way I like!
etiquette
Oscar and I have been through some difficult times and have developed a very ______ friendship.
close-knit
If she was ______ she would have shared what she knew with the rest of us.
I'm not the most ______ person in the world, but at least I know how to fix such minor technical issues!
tech-savvy
The ______ winds had dropped to a gentle breeze.
blustery
Honesty is essential when building ______ between a patient and a therapist.
rapport