I _h_____ my explanations in simple language. (express in words) - phrased, Those who have spoken in-depth with him describe him as a difficult _n_____c____ . (the person you are speaking to) - interlocutor, At some point we've got to discuss money but I don't know how to b_____ the subject with him. (begin a discussion of something difficult) - broach, The instructions are not very clearly ___d__, I’m afraid. (say something using particular words) - worded, Scientists have v_____ concern that the disease could be passed to humans. (express) - voiced, His apology __f____ a potentially ugly situation. (make less tense) - defused, I heard a __m___ that you had got a new job. (a piece of news which may not be true) - rumour, It can be difficult for doctors to discuss a patient's prognosis, as it is a very s________ topic. (likely to make people upset) - sensitive, The article ___v__ into the problems facing the banking system. (discuss in detail) - delves, My friend always __j____ the conversation and makes it about her own life, so it's hard to talk about my problem. (take control of a discussion and change the topic, often to focus on oneself) - hijacks,

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