1.  

upbringing

2.  

to be surprised; to be amazed (impf.  )

3.  

to be surprised; to be amazed (perf.  )

4.  

to amuse oneself; to mock

5.  

assumption

6.  

to prefer (impf.  )

7.  

to prefer (perf.  )

8.  

custom; habit

9.  

preference

10.  

tendency; characteristic

11.  

conviction; belief

12.  

to feel like seventh heaven