Personality Vocabulary

Gap-fill exercise

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Complete the sentences with the words in the correct form:
arouse - assert - bear - breed - conduct - exert - swallow - vent

1. Harry is always his anger; he realy needs to calm down.
2. They had a disagreement months ago, but Amy still him a grudge.
3. Don't spend all your time with Fred; after all, familiarity contempt.
4. Why don't you just your pride and apologise to your friend?
5. The football players themselves appallingly during the return flight.
6. Mike's so-called friends were pressure on him to quit university.
7. Whenever we have visitors, it our noisy neighbour's curiosity.
8. Vanessa began to her independence once she turned 18.
Write the odd ones out next to each line:

1. adamant - cynical - inflexible - obstinate
2. elated - jubilant - overjoyed - meticulous
3. apathetic - dispassionate - uneasy - withdrawn
4. compulsive - neurotic - obsessive - obnoxious
5. amiable - impassive - poised - serene
6. eloquent - principled - scrupulous - upright
Complete the sentences with the words from the previous exercise:
amiable - cynical - eloquent - meticulous - obnoxious - uneasy

1. He'll never change; he'll always be a nasty, , bad-tempered, little man!
2. It's a pleasure to be in her company as she is always so and welcoming.
3. Madge had become in her old age and was distrustful of my motive for helping her.
4. An speaker, the prime minister had won many battles in parliament over the years.
5. The suspect began to feel when the detective mentioned a CCTV camera.
6. by nature, Alex made sure every detail was perfect on the day of the wedding.
Complete the sentences with one of the two options:

1. Research says that boys are more (gullible/vulnerable) to peer pressure than girls.
2. Henry, whom you saw me with earlier, is a (distant/remote) relative of mine.
3. I enjoy Tina's company very much and she says the feeling is (mutual/reciprocal).
4. That couple fight a lot; they're not in the least bit (companionable/compatible).
5. Wherever Bill is, you'll find Ben; those two are (inseparable/unified).
6. Rob and Deb aren't a couple; their relashionship is purely (philosophical/platonic).
7. Nothing compares to a parent's (conditioned/unconditional) love for their child.
8. Alex is a loving husband who is (devoted/dependent) to his wife, Laura.
Complete the sentences with the phrasal verbs in the correct form.
come between - drift apart - fall out - fit in - get out of - go back - lead on - settle down - stick up for - work up

1. - How long have you known Gina? - Oh, we years.
2. Gavin is looking for a new place because he with his flatmate.
3. They used to be thick as thieves, but they some years ago.
4. Martin says he intends to travel extensively before he .
5. It looks as though Emma Jim and wasn't really interested in him.
6. Please don't let a silly argument you and your closest friend.
7. Young people often feel pressure to with their peers.
8. James the courage to say no when his friends wanted to steal a car.
9. How does your stupid behaviour benefit you? What do you it?
10. Believe me, if you what you believe in, people will respect you for it.
Complete the sentences with one of the two options:

1. Richard won't stop talking and I'm trying to concentrate. He's (doing/pushing) my head in!
2. Jake's friends are always (urging/egging) him on to do stupid things, so he's constantly in trouble.
3. Stop (teasing/winding) Jess up about her new boyfriend; just leave her alone!
4. I hate having to speak in front of a big audience; it really (stresses/pressures) me out.
5. Kate was supposed to pick me up at eight o'clock, but she (let/put) me down again!
6. I always try to do some kind of exercise at work; it (relaxes/chills) me out after a busy day.
Complete the sentences with these words:
arm's - back - chest - elbow - face - fingers - foot - head - tongue - neck - shoulder

1. Carrie split with Tom, which was a real slap in the for his ego.
2. I don't consider Max trustworthy, which is why I keep him at length.
3. Sally is always aggressive because she's got a huge chip on her .
4. I hope I can confide in you because I need to get something off my .
5. My professor advised me to keep a cool during the exam.
6. I'm shocked that Dawn betrayed me by gossiping about me behind my .
7. Even though he's annoying, it's best not to argue with him, so just bite your .
8. Henry isn't very tactful; whenever he opens his mouth, he puts his in it.
9. When Chalie discovered the truth, he gave his girlfriend Jess the .
10. My brother is an absolute pain in the ; but what can I do? He's family!
Complete the sentences with one of the two options:

1. I'm tune with my best friend. (in/on)
2. Angry? He was himself. (beneath/beside)
3. My mother-in-law and I are good terms. (on/with)
4. Oh, no! I'm his bad books now. (in/into)
5. Mary really is a country girl heart. (at/by)
6. Werner and I are the same wavelength. (of/on)
7. Don't force me to do anything my will. (against/out of)
8. Jack is feeling down and is a rut. (in/within)
9. She's thrilled! She's cloud nine. (on/up)
10. He never felt ease around my friends. (at/with)
11. I was nervous and edge before my date. (in/on)
12. What she did was totally character. (beyond/out of)