Close up C2 unit 1 a

Due to the recession the company ... losses of thousands of euros.

• blasted

• sustained

• inferred

• eliminated

Although introverted, he could transform into a(n) ... speaker when necessary.

• maladjusted

• obstinate

• obnoxious

• eloquent

She's usually thorough and careful but in this case anger ... her into irrational action.

• compacted

• ignited

• propelled

We were not sure at first but ... events confirmed our fears.

• subsequent

• compacted

• sought-out

• ground-breaking

People who suffer from bipolar or psychotic disorder often show social ... .

• infancy

• cognition

• disinhibition

• empathy

The most ... candidates are those with abundance of academic qualifications and social skills.

• ground-breaking

• sought-out

• intricate

• subsequent

Research has shown that students reach their ... level of performance before midday.

• invaluable

• optimal

• impassive

• elated

The project was completed after hours of ... and thorough study.

• compulsive

• meticulous

• dispassionate

• eloquent

Choose the odd one out

• adamant

• obstinate

• stubborn

• obnoxious

Choose the odd one out.

• elated

• overjoyed

• jubilant

• dispassionate