New Words

Question 1

People who are more assertive when encountering things

/əˈsɜːrtɪv/

Answer 1

expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence, so that people take notice

Question 2

Students need to be aware of cell phone etiquette.

/ˈetɪket/

Answer 2

the formal rules of correct or polite behaviour in society, among members of a particular profession or in a particular area of activity

Question 3

The report asserts confidently that the industry will grow.

əˈsɜːrt

Answer 3

to state clearly and definitely that something is true

Question 4

You’re too timid—you must try to assert yourself more.

Answer 4

assert yourself to behave in a confident and determined way so that other people pay attention to your opinions

Question 5

I was determined to assert my authority from the beginning.

Answer 5

assert something to make other people recognize your right or authority to do something, by behaving in a determined and confident way

Question 6

Good sense asserted itself

Answer 6

to start to have an effect

Question 7

You’re too timid—you must try to assert yourself more.

/ˈtɪmɪd/

Answer 7

shy and nervous, not brave