Complete the following sentences with nouns formed from the words given on the right.
1. We know nothing about his …, it may be no more than a gossip.
2. Does she always speak with that air of …?
3. They gave me a definite … that the money order will be received by 2 o’clock.
4. She thinks herself to be the very … of beauty and wit.
5. Who will cover all their travelling …?
6. She has enough … to win anyone over.
7. To our great …, it started to rain.
8. We resent your … that the debt should be paid at once


dismiss, finally, assure, perfectly, axpensive, charming, disappointed, insist