ESL 21B: Final Exam Unit Name: _______________________

Textbook Article Unit 9

"Why We Lie" By Yudhijit Bhattacharjee

Published by Pathways 4: Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking
Part I Directions: Complete the chart with the part of speech, definition, and other word forms.
Vocabulary Word Part of Speech Definition (in your own words) Other Word Forms
Example: automatic (adj), automate (v)
automatically adverb done without thinking automation (n)

capacity

emergence

deceptive

prominent

impostor

deceitful

gullible

fundamental

prone (to)

systematically

thrive

Vocabulary Part I: Fill in the blank spaces with the correct vocabulary word.
prone to imposter emergence prominent
systematically misleading deceptive
1. When we manage problems ____________________, taking a step-by-step approach, we save time and energy.
2. When a company is accused of __________________ the public and its customers, it will often hire a(n) lawyer to
present its defense.
3. In 1938, Anna Anderson claimed that she was the grand duchess of Russia. DNA tests proved otherwise—Anderson
was a(n) __________________________.
4. With the ______________________ of cybercrime, technology companies are constantly searching for better ways
for people to protect their identities.
5. Certain personality types are more ________________________ lying than others. For example, manipulative people
are often since that allows them to hide their true intentions.

Vocabulary Part II: Fill in the blank spaces with the correct vocabulary word.
fundamental gullible capacity cover up
innocence automatically deceitful thrive
6. In an ideal world, people would only have the _______________________________ to be honest rather than .
7. A(n) ________________________ right can be decided in a specific country’s court of law, whereas a human right is
applicable to all humans no matter where they live.
8. When someone tries to _______________________ the truth, it’s only a matter of time until their lies are revealed.
9. Employees tend to _________________________ in honest work environments where they are trusted and valued.
10. If you need to prove your ______________________________ in an investigation, it’s essential to hire a lawyer
before talking to police.
11. People who are _________________________________ often get taken advantage of due to their tendency to
trust and believe others.