Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in brackets.

You have to be highly __________ to do well in sports these days. (COMPETE)

What is the best title for the passage?

a. Being too confrontational can harm relationships with friends and make work relationships difficult.

b. Some people naturally like to cause a stir in different situations, making them more confrontational.

c. However, when used right, this boldness can help bring important issues into the open.

d. These individuals might quickly get angry over small issues, where others might stay calm. 

e. Still, for better teamwork and communication, it’s important for these people to learn to pause and think before reacting.

f. This tendency can lead to big arguments or make small disagreements worse.

After five successive failures, she is now ________, not wanting to put in any more effort.