serviceable, Although the boat is rather old, it is still perfectly ___ and capable of long voyages. (= capable of being used), outlet, He decided that learning the violin would be a good creative ___ . (= a way of releasing energy or emotions), unyielding, He was ___ in his effort to climb the mountain, and finally made it at his sixth attempt. (= persistent), strong-willed, Helen is a very ___ person; once she starts something she never gives up. (= determined; resolved), blunt, His ___ , to-the-point manner of talking would often offend people. (= straightforward and rather abrupt), manifested, His sickness first ___ itself with a mild headache and a stiff neck. (= to make a feeling, illness, etc. obvious), a tad, I might buy the jacket when I get paid next week as it’s ___ expensive for me now. (= slightly; a little), insight, Our trip to the country gave us some ___ into the challenges of rural life; we really learnt a lot. (= clear perception; deep understanding), flighty, She was always a bit ___ and likely to change her mind regularly. (= easily changing your opinions, ideas, etc.), finicky, She’s a ___ eater as she doesn’t eat anything with meat, dairy or sugar in it. (= difficult to please; fussy), signify, Soldiers have stripes on the shirt sleeves to ___ which rank they hold. (= to be a sign of sth; to indicate), workable, Terry’s idea seems to be a very ___ solution that will deal with the problem. (= likely to achieve a purpose/ goal), fidgety, The boys were ___ while waiting for the rain to stop so they could play outside. (= restless because of boredom or nervousness), haze, The country was in a ___ of shock and confusion after the catastrophic earthquake. (= a situation in which you can’t think or notice things clearly), conveyed, The film ___ what life is really like in the poor neighbourhoods of Brazil. (= to communicate information, ideas, etc.), blaze, The forest ___ spread quickly and took a week to be extinguished by fire crews. (= a big fire), crafty, The thieves had a ___ plan to steal money from people’s credit cards online. (= cunning; clever at deceiving people), cads, The two miserly ___ left the restaurant without paying, so their friends were left to pay the bill. (= a man who treats others badly), rigid, The university has a ___ policy of accepting only the most successful students. (= strict), indulge in, This healthy diet will be difficult for me as I ___ chocolate every day. (= to allow yourself to enjoy sth).

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