5.3 Change the word into an abstract noun.

They quarrelled out of sheer (bored)

Some new products have built-in (obsolete)

Environmental (aware) has increased dramatically over the last decade

He felt great (proud) when his youngest daughter won first prize.

He’s got the (confident) to walk into an interview and get the job

The government believes that its (austere) programme will reduce inflation

His friends take advantage of his (generous), and borrow his things without asking.

Now she is 18, she is keen to have her (independent) from her parents.

He complained that the (inefficient) of the bus service was having an impact on employment.

His feelings of (insecure) made him desperate to get other people’s approval.