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Close Up. Unit 1

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 This is the definition of 'withdrawn'.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