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Close Up. Unit 1

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 This is the definition of 'withdrawn'.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