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Question 1

Amiable

Answer 1

ADJ

friendly, kind, likeable

Kelly was an amiable hostess, friendly and welcoming to all of her guests.

Question 2

Congenial

Answer 2

ADJ

Friendly, sociable, suited to one’s needs

The college aimed to create a congenial atmosphere for both professors and students.

Question 3

Aloof

Answer 3

ADJ

Emotionally distant

The grandfather was generally aloof and uninterested in playing with his grandchildren.

Question 4

Nonchalant

Answer 4

ADJ

casual, calm, unconcerned

The mayor’s nonchalant attitude toward the disaster lost him many supporters.

Question 5

apathetic

Answer 5

ADJ

Showing no interest or concern

Politicians are wondering why voters are so apathetic this election year.

Question 6

sentimental

Answer 6

ADJ

Overly emotional

Although he had outgrown it, Neil felt a sentimental attachment to his baby blanket.

Question 7

Benevolent

Answer 7

ADJ

Kind generous

Queen Elizabeth was a benevolent ruler, generous and responsive to the needs of her people.

Question 8

cordial

Answer 8

ADJ

Polite, friendly

The president extended a cordial invitation to the Chinese and Korean ambassadors.

Question 9

tact

Answer 9

Noun

Consideration and sensitivity in dealing with others

Diplomats must display tact when dealing with sensitive issues between nations.

Question 10

Emulate

Answer 10

V

To copy or imitate, to look up to

An excellent team player, Christine is a role model whom everyone should emulate.

Question 11

Fidelity

Answer 11

N

Faithfulness, loyalty

The knight served his king with utmost fidelity.

Question 12

Steadfast

Answer 12

ADJ

Determined, loyal, steady

Maria’s steadfast commitment to the cause won her great recognition.

Question 13

Fickle

Answer 13

ADJ

Not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently

The fans were fickle, abandoning the team whenever it began to lose.

Question 14

Headstrong

Answer 14

ADJ

Stubborn, disobedient

Elizabeth showed a headstrong determination to do things her own way.

Question 15

Obstinate

Answer 15

ADJ

Stubborn, disobedient

Despite evidence to the contrary, Alex obstinately refused to admit he had made a mistake.

Question 16

Exasperate

Answer 16

V

To annoy, irritate

The mother was exasperated by her daughter’s whining.

Question 17

Infuriate

Answer 17

V

To anger or enrage

The judge’s decision against him infuriated the defendant.

Question 18

Indignant

Answer 18

ADJ

Outraged, angry at something unjust

The new ruling inspired an onslaught of indignant letters of protest.

Question 19

Mock

Answer 19

V

To ridicule or make fun of

The newcomer was mocked for his foreign accent.

Question 20

Malicious

Answer 20

ADJ

Intending to harm or cause suffering

Jenny was deeply hurt by the malicious rumors spread about her.

Question 21

Emulate

Answer 21

Verb

To copy or imitate, to look up to.

An excellent player Christine is a role model whom everyone should emulate.