EVOLVE 5 UNIT 5 (5.2 Vocabulary)

It’s been a difficult decision, but I am ____________ to challenge myself against the best. I can't wait to get the whole training and begin the competition.

• reluctant

• prepared

• anxious

• unwilling

It's true that employers seek professionals who are _____________ about their work. Therefore, candidates must demonstrate their enthusiasm for the job to get it.

• passionate

• rational

• scared

• against

According to a recent survey, an overwhelming percentage of Ukrainians believe that their country will win the war. They remain confident and largely _____________ to make significant concessions for peace with Russia.

• more than happy

• prepared

• anxious

• unwilling

Many teens ___________ to ask for help when in need. In fact, one of the first things they should do is to speak to an adult when they have a problem that they find difficult to cope with.

• hesitate

• calm down

• overcome

• cure

The President emphasized that he had no ___________ of becoming President for a third term. He also added that according to the Constitution, no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.

• strength

• control

• desire

• intention

It is __________ the law in Texas for a child to run away from home. It is considered a status offense, not a criminal offense, meaning it would not be an offense if committed by an adult.

• rational

• against

• prepared

• conscious

Adults should not assume that all kids and teens are __________to return to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic. Many are anxious, feeling unsafe, and unsure of what is okay to do and some are very unsettled to be without a mask, in crowds or at gatherings.

• scared

• rational

• conscious

• dying

Greyhounds are the fastest dogs in the world and they are actually happy to lounge around for most of the day, so if you can get yours to the dog park for a good running and playing session once daily, they’ll be __________ to hang out in your apartment for the rest of the day.

• more than happy

• against

• in control of

• no desire

Our friendship is not the same. She seems to believe the past is water under the bridge, but I have no _____________ to be friends with her any longer and don't feel I can trust her.

• intention

• desire

• control

• weakness

Most people are very __________  to say anything negative, so it will take some serious effort to encourage the people you work with to tell you the truth about yourself — the good, the bad, and the ugly!

• passionate

• prepared

• reluctant

• rational