Read the words and teir ecplanations in the box. Choose a word to complete each of the sentences below and explain its meaning. Change in form if necessary. maintain intimate essential defy dimension romantic The two countries have always ___________ close relations. When we're together, all he talks about is business. I wish he were more _________. The museum is closed while ___________ repairs are being carried out. She had packed two cases with clothes, towels and other __________. His coaching has added another _________ to my games. We're not on __________ terms with our neighbours. He __________ that the money was donated for international purposes. The beauty of the scene __________ description. He __________ his wishes with a slight nod of his head. Computers design tools that work in three ______________. This was the first time that I dared to ______________ my mother. The castle is set in one of England's most __________ landscapes. I did not realize the ________ of the problem. Her income was barely enough to _________ one child, let alone three. He surprised me with his ___________ knowledge of Kierkegaard, and Schopenhauer.