| Term | Definition |
| to frankly | in an honest and direct way that people might not like |
| frankly | He spoke __ about the ordeal. They __ admitted their responsibility |
| ailing | adj - ill / sick and not improving: |
| ailing (fill the blank) | She looked after her __ father. |
| would | used for talking about the result of an event that you imagine: |
| be over the hump | to have done the most difficult part of sth |
| strings | special conditions or restrictions: |
| strings (FTB) | Major loans like these always come with __ |
| perks | something you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job: |
| Perks (FTB) | __ offered by the firm include a car and free health insurance. |
| vile | extremely unpleasant or bad |
| exceptional | outstanding; excellent |
| articulate | to express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words: |