He made a rather __________ attempt at an apology, but it didn't convince anyone.

George was a ______________ opponent, and I respected him for that.

I was feeling ___________ anxious when she didn't arrive.

She seemed to be ____________ bewildered by the answer they gave you.

From an early age, Wolfgang had a(n) __________ for music.

Larry never spoke to anyone, and kept himself ____________ .

Sarah delivered a(n) _____________ appeal to the court and asked for mercy.

When I gave her the present, my mother ____________ with satisfaction.

In answer to my question, my sister ____________ in agreement.

After my uncle's death, my aunt remained a(n) _____________ for only a few months before remarrying.

I can't tell Peter and Paul apart; they are ___________ twins.

Many people consider that the ____________ of marriage is under threat.

After the accident, the police informed the victim's next of _________ .

I'm sorry I snapped at you like that, but I'm in a bad ___________ .

"How much time do I have to make my choice?"

"I suggest you __________ a quick decision."

"I'm sure you miss the island, having lived there for so long."

"Yes, I often imagine ____________ it again."

"So, what did the President have to say?"

"He mentioned pension reform and went on ___________ that he would reduce unemployment figures."

"Did you enjoy your picnic?"

"Yes, we had a great time and on the way home we stopped __________ the sunset."

"Thank God we came across that policeman!"

"Oh, yes! What __________ done if you hadn't?"

"Why do you have to get a taxi to work?"

"Well, if I didn't live so far away, I ___________ to."

___________ pay attention in class, you won't pass the test.

"___________ you were ill, we wouldn't have come."

"Don't be silly! I always enjoy your company."

Suppose they ___________ at home, what shall we do?

The auction turned out to be a tremendous success in spite of the fact that there ___________ manuscripts than originally planned.

I'm not lazy but I think we have ___________ public holidays. We ought to have more.

"I'm ready for lunch."

"You had __________ I'm not surprised."

It's great! I've never seen ___________ architecture in my life.

Well, you see, if I _____________ up in a neighbourhood where drink problems were endemic, I might find these jokes really funny.

It is my responsibility as a parent to have some say in __________ books my children will read at school.

Finding the missing man without any recent photograph of him may be impossible. And even if we ___________ it, the search could take months, if not years.

When Ann was ill, we went to _________ hospital to visit her.

Please arrive in _______ time for the meeting.

The police arrived with ___________ timing just as the gang were leaving the bank.

People were ____________ moved by the photographs in the newspapers.

Nothing you say will make a ____________ difference to my decision.

Paul is a real introvert in contrast ___________ his brother Andrew.

I'd better ____________ you on the latest developments.

Mrs Jones had _________ . (= three children)

When Mother remarried, her second husband, my ___________, gave me a new bicycle.

Mary was from a single-parent family; now she's looked after by her __________ .

friendly and pleasant defines:

fidelity is another term for:

He told her they were ____________ spirits and were fated to fall in love.

They either recoil from anything new, claiming that it is unnecessary, or too _____________ or that it somehow makes life less than human.

The builders put up ____________ so they could clean the outside of the tower.

Metal pipes ____________ if you heat them.

The old bus slowly ___________ to a halt outside the school.

It was a serious case of _____________. The designs for the new aircraft were photographed illegally and sold to a rival company.

someone you know a little, who is not a close friend defines: