In English / High School | 2025-07-03

II. Complete the following sentences using the given words.
Amiable, affinity, discreet, dependable, dour, exemplify, submissive, serenity, mercenary, fruitful
1. I felt a great ______ with the people of the Highlands.
2. He's established himself as a ______ source of information.
3. She had an ______ personality, always ready with a kind word and a smile.
4. Hoping to avoid detection, the shoplifter tried to be ______ while walking through the store.
5. The people he's working with ______ a distinct trend in the new population.
6. The Neo-Expressionists mostly seem too ______ to qualify and most do not make prints on a sufficiently regular basis.
7. The extra work in the office turned out to be ______ after all when Tyler was promoted.
8. He was looking for a quiet ______ wife who would obey his every word.
9. For the outdoorsman, there is no way to experience ______ better than enjoying nature.
10. Not having received satisfaction, he became a freebooter on land and sea, and ______ soldier.

III. Match the words with their definitions.
1. adhere - A. the ability for growth or development; possible but not yet realized.
2. impose - B. to force on others.
3. advocate - C. to block; to hinder.
4. impede - D. solitude; a sheltered or isolated place.
5. nurture - E. to educate or train; rearing; promoting development or growth.
6. susceptible - F. 1. psychologically painful; shocking; disturbing 2. relating to or causing a wound.
7. seclusion - G. to increase in number; spread rapidly; to grow.
8. traumatic - H. a person who supports a cause; to support or urge; to recommend.
9. proliferate - I. to follow closely; to give support; to stick together.
10. potential - J. open to an influence; sensitive.

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