Unit 1 (40)

Question 1

a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve sth

Answer 1

Obstacle

Question 2

a feeling that good things will happen and that sth will be successful

Answer 2

Optimism

Question 3

to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem that has been preventing you from achieving sth

Answer 3

Overcome

Question 4

the ability to stay calm and accept a delay or sth annoying without complaining

Answer 4

Patience

Question 5

to look at sth quickly and secretly because you should not be looking at it

Answer 5

Peek

Question 6

to put sb at a disadvantage by treating them unfairly

Answer 6

Penalize

Question 7

a person who likes to do things perfectly and is not satisfied with anything less

Answer 7

Perfectionism

Question 8

the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties

Answer 8

Perseverance

Question 9

the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties
persistence (n) /pa’sistans/ the fact of continuing to try to do sth despite

Answer 9

Persistence

Question 10

determined to do sth despite difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think that you are being annoying or unreasonable

Answer 10

Persistent