In the following examples choose the word that best suits

the meaning of each of the sentences and use it in the cor-

rect form. Use a dictionary to check your answers.

1. a. He takes much … in his work.

b. … makes her think there’s no one equal to her.

c. We did intend to tickle her … by saying that.

vanity, pride, conceit

2. a. She was … at the tag of her dress over her spec-

tacles.

b. The child … intently at the strange animal.

c. She didn’t even … at his outrageous proposal.

peer, blink, gaze

3. a. It is … that he hasn’t written for a whole month.

b. What a(n) … block of flats. It has only one

entrance.

c. This is a matter of … interest.

peculiar, odd, strange

4. a. The Louvre has … a painting to the National Gal-

lery.

b. Will you … us your ladder for some time?

c. May I … your book for a while?

loan, borrow, lend

5. a. The music … them from their studies.

b. A big crowd was … to the scene of the

accident.

c. He seldom … his wife any compliments.

attract, pay, distract​