Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
Since ancient times, people have practiced the art of physiognomy, 1___________ (read) character from physical features.
The ancient Greeks compared the human face to 2
(vary) animals and birds, such as the eagle and the horse. They believed people shared certain character traits with the animals they resembled. A person with a horse-like face was thought to be loyal, brave and stern. A person with an eaglelike nose was believed to be bold and 3 (courage).
Physiognomists study such features as the shape of the
head, the 4 (long) and 5 (thick) of the nose,
mouth, eyes and chin. They believe that round-faced people are
6 (self-confidence). Prominent cheek-bones show the
7 (strong) of character while a pointed nose reveals
8 (curious). Heavy, arched eyebrows belong to a
9 (decide) individual while thin, arched eyebrows signal a 10 (no rest) and active personality. Almond-
shaped eyes reveal an 11 (artist) nature. Round, soft
eyes belong to 12 (dream). Down-turned lips reveal
a 13 (pride) character while a long, pointed chin in
dicates someone who likes to give orders.