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II. Choose the most suitable word for the suggested definition:
1. a person who spends money wastefully
a) a spendthrift b) a loud-mouth c) a control freak
2. difficult, tiring and involving a lot of effort
a) bawdy b) gruelling c) fickle
3. not lively, exciting or impressive; uninspired, lifeless
a) ruthless b) sinister c) lacklustre
4. a person with an unusually great natural ability for something
a) foreman b) prodigy c) stargazer
5. a strong belief in an idea or system, enthusiasm to do something
a) commitment b) incentive c) ambition
III. Complete the sentence with one of the words given:
1. Mona Lisa’s is a slightly … smile because it is stronger on her left.
a) callous b) crooked c) engaging d) sophisticated
2. Many parents fear that denying their children early development might …
them in the future.
a) handicap b) nurture c) deride d) outnumber
3. Scientists are working to … the genes that contribute to the development of
intelligence.
a) transfer b) interconnect c) confirm d) track down
4. Educationists … any link between the zodiac and academic success.
a) dominate b) attest c) dismiss d) derive
5. Great leaders are able to … the issues in a way that their audience can
understand and get inspired.
a) provide b) articulate c) motivate d) confront