Vocabulary exercise

1. Something very important. "The ... of his compass is here."
3. To be auctioned. "The painting is due under the ..."
4. Clever and quick to see how to take advantage of a situation "He's a very ... young man."
5. The time when people have a romantic relationship with the intention of getting married
6. "I realise that the ... trails were laid long ago."
8. Mentioning shortly "He was granted negative ... mention."
9. Showing disapproval. "He was really ... about the painting."
10. To be dressed up very fashionable. "She's dressed up to the..."

1. Someone who knows a lot about a particular subject "Art ... are not fond of his work."
2. Very eager for something "There is ... appetite for his works."
5. Treating someone as if you are more important or more intelligent than them
7. Award that is granted to someone who ...