Unit 1-2 Sent Advanced

He became very nervous and … after the car accident

apprehensive

She was … during the meeting and clearly explained her opinion

assertive

I am so … that I always drop my phone on the floor

clumsy

My grandfather has become … about modern politics

cynical

Good communication skills are highly … for this position

desirable

The professor was brilliant but slightly … in his behaviour

eccentric

He sounded … when he kept talking about his achievements

egotistical

Young children can be … and believe almost anything

gullible

Social media often presents an … version of people’s lives

idealised

It was … of him to interrupt her while she was speaking

inconsiderate

She is so … that it takes her hours to choose clothes

indecisive

He felt … before giving his presentation

self-assured

My cousin is so … that she rarely listens to others

self-absorbed

Nobody likes working with … people

self-centred

His speech sounded … after winning the competition

self-congratulatory

British humour is often … and ironic

self-deprecating

The actor seemed … and ignored his fans

self-important

She gave a … answer to avoid hurting his feelings

tactful

Despite the stressful situation, she remained … and calm

well-adjusted

He came from a … family with strict manners

well-bred

Her children are … and always polite to adults

well-brought-up

Everyone at the event was elegant and …

well-dressed

The industrial … changed the world dramatically

era

Technology continues its rapid … every year

evolution

Archaeologists made exciting … during the excavation

finds

She was a … in the field of artificial intelligence

pioneer

Only a few … of the ancient city still remain

remnants

In …, moving abroad was the best decision of my life

retrospect

Some people resist change and prefer to keep the …

status quo

The … from school to university can be stressful

transition

Wearing oversized jackets has become a fashion …

trend

His … departure surprised everyone at the party

abrupt

The museum displayed photographs from a … era

bygone

Happiness can sometimes feel …

fleeting

She felt … pride after winning the championship

immense

The difference between the two results was …

infinitesimal

Doctors recommend … exercise several times a week

moderate

The magazine publishes … reports on the economy

periodic

The … chapter explains the main theory in detail

preceding

Scientists discovered … tools in the cave

prehistoric

Her speech had a … impact on the audience

profound

The company experienced … growth last year

rapid

Climate change remains a highly … issue

topical

The team made … progress in a short time

tremendous

The country went through a … period after the election

turbulent

I can’t talk right now because I’m really …

pressed for time

We had the … during the summer trip to Italy

have the time of your life

After graduation, she wanted to change … completely

your life

During the holidays, I finally had some …

have time on your hands

The train will arrive in …

next to no time

The weekend passed …

in the blink of an eye

There … to finish all my tasks

there aren’t enough hours in the day

… when you spend it with people you love

time goes so fast

Researchers … the site to uncover ancient artefacts

excav