a set of skills that a person or group typically uses

It is difficult to show __________________ to people who are rude and disrespectful to everyone.

Jacob tried not to _______________ all his money on candy, so that he could buy lunch later.

Her ________________ habits sometimes make people stare.

I had to wait for my laughter to __________________ before I could talk.

optimistic and cheerful

curious; eager for knowledge

To cause (someone who is angry or upset) to become calm or quiet

I love to lay on my couch and be ___________________.

Due to his _______________ of knowledge about fixing his car, he took it to a shop instead.

Because of his _______________ behavior towards me, I decided he did not like me.

Impossible to understand

something done or said that can be used as a future example or rule

She had to ________________ a story from her speech, so it wouldn't go over the time limit.

He thinks he's perfect, but he's __________________ just like the rest of us.

mischievous; inappropriate

Complete confusion