Don't Tell Yourself A Story 2

Question 1

to secretly tell someone in authority, especially a teacher, that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble

Answer 1

tattle

Did you tattle on us to the teacher?

Question 2

to (cause to) become loose

Answer 2

slacken

Slacken the reins or you’ll hurt the horse’s mouth.

If you slacken your efforts prematurely, you will eventually fail… in every undertaking.

Question 3

(literary)

a way of talking or behaving that is too proud

Answer 3

hubris
/ˈhjuː.brɪs/
гордыня

He was punished for his hubris.

Question 4

great ability or skill

Answer 4

prowess
/ˈpraʊ.es/
Syn.: skill

He’s always boasting about his sexual prowess.

Question 5

to avoid something

to ignore someone and not speak to that person because you cannot accept their behaviour, beliefs, etc.:

Answer 5

shun

She has shunned publicity since she retired from acting

After the trial he was shunned by friends and family alike.