My grandfather is wonderfully ................., forming close friendships with people from all walks of life.

People who have had difficult childhoods often try to ............... the more painful experiences from their memory.

Even if I don't get on well with someone, I always try to see the ...................... in them.

I think Karl is such a strong person because he suffered so many ............ in his youth that he is able to cope with almost anything.

Although she is in her nineties, our neighbour is mentally ..................., managing to keep up with the latest political developments in more detail than I can.

At over two metres tall, my uncle's .................. stature forms a striking contrast to his quiet, rather shy manner.

Some people believe that the course of our life is chosen for us, but I think that free ................. gives us the power to choose our own path in life.

Despite Delia's ................ manner, which makes her seem a bit shy, she is one of the most powerful public speakers I have ever heard.

Although he expected them to be upset, when my brother announced he was leaving school at sixteen our parents didn't ....................

It is refreshing to meet a celebrity who is such a ....................person, doing her own housework, arranging her kids’ activities and going to the supermarket like everyone else.

As an actor, she has such a strong presence that her ................... stature comes as a surprise when you meet her in person. She is really tiny!

We were free to wander the neighbourhood as children, but my dad put his ......................down when it came to staying out after dark – he simply wouldn't allow it.

It is fine to stick to your opinions, but you shouldn't be so ................. that you are unable to admit it when you know you are wrong.

Despite having reached the .................. old age of eighty-five, my grandfather decided to try skydiving!

Thanks to David's ......................manner, you can always depend on him to tell you exactly what he thinks.