Opinion, attitude & belief

Question 1

Tolerance

Answer 1

Noun
The ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with: I think that people need to show greater tolerance of each other.

Question 2

Obsessed

Answer 2

Some major companies are obsessed with secrecy.

Question 3

Reckon (this is quite an informal word),

Answer 3

Verb

Be of the opinion: I reckon that global warming is having more of an effect than we think.

Question 4

Suspect

Answer 4

Verb
Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof; have a suspicion: We strongly suspect that the proposal to develop the computer facilities will be rejected.

Question 5

Bigoted

Answer 5

Some people are extremely bigoted, especially regarding things like race or religion.

Question 6

Doubt

Answer 6

I very much doubt that the situation will improve in the near future.

Question 7

Fanatical

Answer 7

A lot of people are fanatical about sport in general and football in particular.

Question 8

Dedicated

Answer 8

He was very hard-working and dedicated to his research.

Question 9

Opinion

Answer 9

In my opinion, people don’t take enough exercise.

Question 10

Pragmatic

Answer 10

I consider myself to be a pragmatic person, and believe that results are more important than
theories or ideas.

Question 11

Committed

Answer 11

Team members need to be completely committed, and prepared to work for long hours.

Question 12

Regarding

Answer 12

The government is regarding foreign debt, especially in developing countries, as a major barrier to global economic development.

Question 13

Disapproval

Answer 13

People often indicate their disapproval of something through their body language rather than words.

Question 14

Maintain

Answer 14

I maintain that many young people would rather work than continue with their studies.

Question 15

Concerned

Answer 15

As far as I am concerned, happiness is more important than money.

Question 16

Cynical

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Unhappy people often have a cynical view of life.

Question 17

Exception

Answer 17

I take strong exception to people coming late or cancelling appointments at short notice.

Question 18

Convinced

Answer 18

Many scientists are convinced that human activity is threatening the future of many animal and plant species.

Question 19

Traditional

Answer 19

My parents are traditional people who believe that children should not have too much freedom.

Question 20

Conservative

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He had very conservative views and did not like change of any sort.

Question 21

Suspicious

Answer 21

People are often suspicious of strangers, and refuse to trust anyone unless they know them very well.

Question 22

Pragmatic

Answer 22

Adjective
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations: She’s very well organized, and always takes a pragmatic approach to problem solving.

Question 23

Fanatical

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I’m absolutely fanatical about keeping fit, and go to the gym at least once a day.

Question 24

Disapprove

Answer 24

Verb
Have or express an unfavorable opinion about something; Refuse- reject: I strongly disapprove of smoking, and refuse to let people smoke in my home.

Question 25

Opinion

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My opinion is that people who read a lot are more interesting than people who don’t.

Question 26

Dedication

Commitment

Answer 26

To succeed in life, you need ambition and dedication / commitment.

Question 27

Tolerate

Answer 27

My father won’t tolerate anyone who questions his decisions.

Question 28

Conservative

Traditional

Answer 28

Adjective
Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values. Small farm communities are predominantly conservative in their outlook and behavior.

Question 29

Doubt

Answer 29

Verb

Feel uncertain about; Suspect: Some people doubt my ability to succeed, but I am determined to prove they are wrong.

Question 30

Maintain
Reckon
Suspect
Doubt

Answer 30

Verb
State something strongly to be the case; Assert- Insist on- Declare: A lot of people in my country maintain that the current economic crisis will get worse before it gets better.