Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word.

1. His jokes failed to …………………….. even the faintest of smiles from her.

a) invoke
b) elicit
c) attract
d) make

2. He got …………………… in corporate politics and ruined his bright future.

a) entangled
b) engaged
c) inspired
d) involved

3. What were their chances of eliciting any worthwhile information from such an ……………………….. uncooperative witness?

a) obstinately
b) madly
c) dangerously
d) maliciously

4. She is just the ……………………. of elegance.

a) instance
b) model
c) epitome
d) example

5. The chairman said that the board is not …………………….. to the idea of further talks.

a) adverse
b) considering
c) averse
d) interested

6. The university ……………………. an honorary Doctor of Law degree on the president.

a) conferred
b) gifted
c) presented
d) concerned

7. They decided to part ways through an …………………….. settlement.

a) friendly
b) amicable
c) amiable
d) peaceful

8. She soon ……………………. the role of chief confidante.

a) associated
b) appreciated
c) appropriated
d) none of these

9. Successful people are those who …………………. themselves to changing circumstances.

a) adapt
b) adopt
c) adjust
d) appropriate

10. Let’s …………………. your plans first.

a) discuss about
b) discuss
c) discuss over
d) discuss into

Answers

1. His jokes failed to elicit even the faintest of smiles from her.

2. He got entangled in corporate politics and ruined his bright future.

3. What were their chances of eliciting any worthwhile information from such an obstinately uncooperative witness?

4. She is just the epitome of elegance.

5. The chairman said that the board is not averse to the idea of further talks.

6. The university conferred an honorary Doctor of Law degree on the president.

7. They decided to part ways through an amicable settlement.

8. She soon appropriated the role of chief confidante.

9. Successful people are those who adapt themselves to changing circumstances.

10. Let’s discuss your plans first.