Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. Each word can be used only once. conceal ;frown; conquer; reckon; convey ;forge ;abnormal; thrill; clarify ;thrive 1 To American politicians, the handshake has long been a way of _______ intimacy with the voters, and the world record for greeting was probably achieved by Roosevelt at a New Year's reception in 1907. 2 A happy marriage can only be _______  through years of commitment to caring for and understanding each other. 3 With the financial help from his parents, his business is______  even during this time of economic recession. 4 By carrying out a small test, doctors can detect the_______  cells that might cause cancers in time and then treat them easily and simply. 5 After the little girl lost her parents in the traffic accident, she kept_________  all the time and never smiled again. 6 We're going to have a baby! Let's start off by calling our families and telling them the good news. I______ believe our parents are going to be as  as we are. 7 As the three of us were sitting together eating cake, I _____ that it was quite a luxury to be able to spend time with my family. 8 The governor of this state has______   the state government's decision that it is necessary to stop giving money away so easily. 9 Playing musical instruments shapes the character of self-assurance and has the added bonus of public performance, which helps to  _______ the fear of getting up in front of people. 10 With the downturn of economy, many people are having a hard time controlling their temper and___________  their anger.