Vocabulary 1
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perfectionism single-mindedness commitment perseverance tolerance ingenuity compassion optimism
______ is the ability to feel hopeful about the future.
optimism
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He couldn’t ________________ the news that he had lost his job.
a overcome b get over c conquer
b
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conundrum attentive striking interim haggard a great deal penalized incremental
The business experienced a slow, steady growth. ___________________
incremental
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perfectionism single-mindedness commitment perseverance tolerance ingenuity compassion optimism
Children often lack ____________________ and give up after the first setback.
perseverance
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perfectionism single-mindedness commitment perseverance tolerance ingenuity compassion optimism
Failing his maths exam was a major ________________ to his hopes of going to university.
a benefit b adversity c blow
c
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conundrum attentive striking interim haggard a great deal penalized incremental
Amy looked tired and ill after her long illness
haggard
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perfectionism single-mindedness commitment perseverance tolerance ingenuity compassion optimism
Some birds display high levels of ____________________ by finding objects to use as tools.
ingenuity
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perfectionism single-mindedness commitment perseverance tolerance ingenuity compassion optimism
She won the Nobel Prize for her ________________ research into cancer.
a conquered b ground-breaking c outdated
b
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conundrum attentive striking interim haggard a great deal penalized incremental
The detective was famous for his ability to solve any difficult problem
conundrum
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perfectionism single-mindedness commitment perseverance tolerance ingenuity compassion optimism
The director thanked the actors for their ____________________ to the play.
commitment
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perfectionism single-mindedness commitment perseverance tolerance ingenuity compassion optimism
Badly behaved students are a ________________ to others who are trying to learn.
a blow b benefit c hindrance
c
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persistence courageous dignified willingness inspirational
The new intern hasn’t worked in advertising before. She more than makes up for her lack of experience with her ________________ to learn.
I spent several weeks in court reporting the trial. He struck me as a ________________ and composed man.
willingness
dignified
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perfectionism single-mindedness commitment perseverance tolerance ingenuity compassion optimism
Charities depend on the ____________________ and generosity of people.
compassion
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perfectionism single-mindedness commitment perseverance tolerance ingenuity compassion optimism
Tablets are an example of ________________ and ________________ technology.
a outdated b innovative c revolutionary
b/с
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persistence courageous dignified willingness inspirational
There are few people who I would say are heroes, but Malala Yousafzai is truly ________________.
He said that he only succeeded because of his ________________ and determination.
It might have been ________________ to enter a burning building, but the firemen didn’t agree.
inspirational
persistence
courageous