People and society vocabulary

Rita's very ..... and easily gets upset when people criticise her.

• level-headed

• sensitive

• open-minded

• sensible

Most typical / ordinary people have no idea what it's like to be famous.

• typical

• ordinary

Frederick appeared to be .... both by the story, and the speed at which Sarah relayed it.

• taken aback

• picked on

• put down

• asked after

I used to be ..... by my boss all the time.

• taken aback

• picked on

• put down

• asked after

As we walked down the street, Mary (a)   pity on the poor puppy and took it home.

The new class rule seems to (a)   with your approval.

High-schoolers object ...... more classes during the week.

• to have

• of having

• to having

The school board is trying to convince parents ...... more involved in their child's life.

• to be

• of being

• to being

(a)   is behavior that's respectful and mindful of rules and laws. (OBEY)

The country was drawn (a)   into the war. (WILLING)