Exercise 38

The words in Ex.37 are more unusual words and are most likely to be found in writing. Give a synonym for each word that would be more likely to be used when speaking.

EXAMPLE: altruistic – unselfish

Exercise 39

Answer these questions.

1 . What is the opposite of approachable?

2 . What word is a stronger way of saying obstinate?

3 . If someone is diffident, do they have lots of or little self-confidence?

4 . How could you describe a greeting that showed exaggerated pleasure?

5 . Is scrupulousthe opposite of unscrupulous?(Use a dictionary if necessary.)

6. Which tends to be more negative, impetuousor impulsive?

Exercise 40

Complete the following tables by writing the noun forms of the adjectives. Use a dictionary if necessary.

adjective	noun
gullible
reserved
garrulous
conceited
pig-headed

adjective	noun
excitable	excitability
disdainful
impetuous
obstinate
modest

Exercise 41

Fill the gaps with adjectives from the page….. The first letter of each word is given.

I remember my grandmother so well. Her i……………… (1) generosity meant she

was always giving money lo beggars and other poor people. She was very a………(2),

never a............ ….(3), and would always chat to strangers; in fact she was quite an

e................. …(4) and would sing and dance at parties. But when it came to work she

was very c…………(5) and never missed a day in forty years. She was a very determined person, indeed she could be quite o………… (6) and p………… (7), and could not be persuaded to do something she didn't want to. She was proud but never c…………...(8) or s……………..(9), talkative but never g……….. (10), self-confident but never

p………….. (11), always wishing success for everyone else before herself. She was

always d.......... (12) of u…………….(13) people, since she was a person of great moral principles.

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