Matching Pairs EQ vocabOnline version ------------ by Evgenia Bakina 1 to adapt, eg We had to adapt our plans to fit Jack's timetable. 2 to affect, eg The divorce affected every aspect of her life. 3 circumstance,eg I think she did very well under the circumstances. 4 to inspire, eg After her trip to Venezuela, she felt inspired to learn Spanish. 5 to maintain, eg The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region. 6 impulsive, eg Don't be so impulsive - think before you act. 7 initiative, eg The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides. acting momentarily to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it a fact or event that makes a situation the way it is to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less