Name three things you can assert
(to do something to show that you have power) power, independence, authority
If you express a negative emotion, you _______ it.
vent
Someone who is unable to adjust to the society is __________________
maladjusted
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 This is the definition of 'withdrawn'.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.
I don't _____________ any grudge against you.
bear (also hold or have)
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.
True or false: eloquent means using language to express ideas or opinions clearly and well.
True (e.g. eloquent speaker)
Something that is different from what is typical or usual, especially in an unacceptable way is _______________
malerrant
diserrant
miserrant
aberrant
Name three things you can swallow (metaphorically)
(not express or show sth) pride, disappointment, (accept sth without question or disagreement) excuse, story
To cause something to happen, usually something bad is to
breed
exert
conduct
arose
Easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say is ________________ .
amiable
obstinate
gullible
upright
True or false: someone who is devoted is extremely loving and loyal.
True
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)
I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's _______________ that she's coming.
adamant
inflexible
mulish
obstinate