Advanced vocabulary 2

I don't know why it's taking so long to ___ the house across the street.

(to fix up)

to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position.

Group (to link with something).

The worst bosses will ___ everything that you do.

(look critically or carefully)

Defeat

In a way that is very bad or serious.

Liking to talk a lot in a friendly, informal way.

Have you ever had a ___ friend who just won't go home even though you've already done the dishes and brushed your teeth for bed?

(sticks easily)