7. malevolence, gullibility, adamant, dicey, messy

Question 1

malevolence

məˈlevələns

Answer 1

the state or condition of being malevolent.
His eyes were glowing with malevolence.

She was not a demonstrative woman, but occasionally she shot Brian a look of such malevolence that he fell briefly into a trace-like state.

pure malevolence

malice, spite, spitefulness, hostility

Question 2

gullibility

ˌɡələˈbilədē

Answer 2

a tendency to be easily persuaded that something is real or true; credulity.
You can never underestimate the gullibility of people.

He cant believe the mans gullibility.

credulity, trustfulness

Question 3

adamant

/ˈæd.ə.mənt/

Answer 3

impossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion or decision:
[ + that ] I’ve told her she should stay at home and rest but she’s adamant that she’s coming.

I was adamant.

Question 4

dicey

ˈdaɪ.si

Answer 4

slightly dangerous or uncertain:
The company’s finances look a little dicey.

not certain or safe; risky:
Things are going to be a bit dicey until we know whether the budget was approved.

Question 5

messy

Answer 5

untidy:
a messy kitchen
messy hands/hair
His bedroom’s always messy.

In fact, the more he thinks about it, the messier it looks.