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Question 1

(the official position of) a person in charge of a meeting, official group or organization. She is the {…} of the board of governors at a local school.

Answer 1

chair

Question 2

an eager wish to know or learn about something: ‘m burning with {…} - you must tell me who won!

Answer 2

curiosity

Question 3

full of energy and enthusiasm; impossible to stop: Even the rain failed to dampen his {…} spirits.

Answer 3

irrepressible

Question 4

behaving in a way, or describing behaviour, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage: She has a {…} sense of humour.

Answer 4

mischievous /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs/

Question 5

(of light) to shine brightly and then less brightly, as if quickly flashing on and off: His eyes {…} with mischief.

Answer 5

twinkle

Question 6

(of someone’s behaviour) always wanting to learn new things, or (of someone’s expression) wanting to know something: You have a very {…} mind, don’t you?
He gave her an {….} look.

Answer 6

inquiring

Question 7

to accept something enthusiastically: {…} the roles, traditions, values that mean so much to us.

Answer 7

embrace

Question 8

very well, or in a way that is admirable (= deserving respect or approval): {…} supported by

Answer 8

admirably /ˈæd.mɪ.rə.bli/

Question 9

the pleasant feeling of being united with other people in friendship and understanding: War had given to the community a greater sense of {…}.

Answer 9

togetherness

Question 10

pleasant, attractive, and charming: an {…} smile/manner/person

Answer 10

engaging

Question 11

to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure: My grandfather used to {…} about his years in the navy.

Answer 11

reminisce /ˌrem.ɪˈnɪs/

Question 12

the main principles on which something is based: a {…} of my faith

Answer 12

bedrock