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Close Up. Unit 1

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  • True or false: someone who is devoted is extremely loving and loyal.
    True
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  • True or false: someone who is elated is very careful and with great attention to every detail.
    False: This is the definition of meticulous. Elated means extremely happy.
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  • Someone who is unable to adjust to the society is __________________
    maladjusted
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  • If you express a negative emotion, you _______ it.
    vent
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  • Complete these collocations with one verb - ____________ influence, pressure, control.
    exert (to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen)
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  • True or false: eloquent means using language to express ideas or opinions clearly and well.
    True (e.g. eloquent speaker)
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  • I don't _____________ any grudge against you.
    bear (also hold or have)
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  • Name three things you can assert
    (to do something to show that you have power) power, independence, authority
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  • Something that is different from what is typical or usual, especially in an unacceptable way is _______________
    malerrant
    aberrant
    miserrant
    diserrant
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  • True or false: someone who is dispassionate is shy and quiet and preferring to be alone rather than with other people.
    False. This is the definition of 'withdrawn'. Dispassionate means able to think clearly or make good decisions because of not being influenced by emotions.
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  • Easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say is ________________ .
    upright
    amiable
    obstinate
    gullible
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  • I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's _______________ that she's coming.
    inflexible
    obstinate
    adamant
    mulish
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  • To cause something to happen, usually something bad is to
    arose
    exert
    conduct
    breed
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  • Name three things you can swallow (metaphorically)
    (not express or show sth) pride, disappointment, (accept sth without question or disagreement) excuse, story
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