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Mosaic 2 Listening/Speaking, 4/e
Jami Hanreddy, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Elizabeth Whalley, San Francisco State University

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Review these vocabulary words from the lecture. Fill in the correct form of each word into each blank.

cynic
decline
ethical
merely
reassure
optimistic
signify
constructive
disturbing



1

People who are have a very positive outlook on life even in times of hardship.
2

Eva is such a . She will always say something negative in any situation.
3

We were shocked at how rapidly his health after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
4

It is hard to believe that Roberto was a child when he began his painting career. He was very mature for his age.
5

I don’t think it is to read the confidential files of the patients.
6

The man at the post office me that the package would be delivered by noon tomorrow.
7

It would be more helpful if you give her some criticism rather than just pointing out her mistakes.
8

I found the extreme violence in the movie . I would not recommend it for children.
9

The archaeologists worked for weeks trying to figure out what the characters on the ancient tomb .