Miscellaneous tasks
Which word means “generous even toward rivals”?
magnanimous
He’s still angry about losing that promotion — he’s got a _________ on his shoulder.
chip
His friends teased him about his mistake.
poked fun
What’s the opposite of down in the dumps?
elated / chuffed to bits / over the moon
I couldn’t resist — I __________ to temptation and bought it.
succumbed
I was shocked when I saw the price of the tickets.
gobsmacked
Define scrupulous.
scrupulous → honest, moral, careful about doing the right thing
She stayed calm for an hour, then suddenly went __________ when she saw the mess.
ballistic
They told her the bad news gently to make it less painful.
soften the blow
Which word describes laughing at yourself kindly?
Self-deprecating
She never boasts about her success — modest and __________.
unassuming
She always stays calm and doesn’t panic under pressure.
unruffled
What does nasty piece of work mean?
they are very unkind or unpleasant.
He never gives up — so __________ and determined.
tenacious
Please stop yourself from saying anything rude.
refrain from