“value or worth,” and is primarily concerned with classifying things as good and how good they are. Often called the theory of value, ___ is the philosophical study of goodness or the worth of something.

without anyone or anything making it difficult for you to do something or for something to happen: Someone in front of me was arguing with the inspector so I was able to pass ___.

to fix beliefs or ideas in someone's mind, especially by repeating them often:

Our coach has worked hard to ___ a team spirit in/into the players

a fault or a failure to reach a particular standard:

Whatever his ___s as a husband, he was a good father to his children.

to examine someone or something in order to judge their qualities, success, or needs: At the end of each teaching practice, trainee teachers are asked to ___ their own performance.

an area of deep, wet, sticky earth// an unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape: We must not be drawn into the ___ of civil war.

a part of a country that is surrounded by another country, or a group of people who are different from the people living in the surrounding area:

Campione d'Italia is an Italian ___ in Switzerland.

suitable or right for a particular situation: an ___ comment/description// having a natural ability or skill: We have some particularly ___ students in the class this year.// likely: This old roof is ___ to leak when it rains.

to be a feature of something, especially a feature that cannot be avoided:

Being recognized in the street is ___ being a celebrity.

(informal) used to express anger

I've locked myself out. ___ stupid things to do!

(informal) used to express surprise because somebody/something seems the least likely person, example, etc.

I didn't think you, ___, would become a vegetarian.