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Read the definitions and complete the compound nouns with self with the words in the box.
deprecation · doubt · esteem · expression · indulgence · preservation
1 the feeling of not having confidence in yourself or your abilities: self-
2 ways of conveying your feelings and ideas, for example through painting, writing or acting: self-
3 the practice of allowing yourself to have or to do something special that you like very much, often something that you shouldn't have or do: self-
4 the feeling that you are as important as other people and that you deserve to be treated well: self-
5 the wish to stay alive and to protect yourself from things that might hurt you: self-
6 making your achievements or abilities seem less important: self-
Слова с приставкой self- образуют сложные существительные: self-doubt (сомнение в себе), self-esteem (самоуважение), self-preservation (самосохранение).
Choose the correct word to complete these phrases with self. Check the meaning of any you don't know in the dictionary.
1 Welcome! Come in and ___ yourself at home. a create b do c feel d make
2 In the evening I like to put my headphones on and ___ myself in music. a lose b find c disappear d see
3 Jorge is quite shy – at college he tends to ___ himself to himself. a find b keep c stay d feel
4 When I was younger, I used to be ___ up in myself – I behaved as if no one else was important. a wrapped b folded c turned d bound
5 After being ill for so long, she was a ___ of her former self. a person b shade c shadow d version
6 If you're feeling a little lost, you should meditate to ___ yourself again. a shape b acquire c find d define
7 You don't ___ yourself today. Are you sure you're feeling OK? a see b look c sound d appear
8 He is so ___ of himself and thinks he is very important. It's annoying! a true b bold c confident d full
Это устойчивые выражения, их нужно запоминать целиком: make yourself at home, keep yourself to yourself, be wrapped up in yourself, be full of yourself.
