Core vocabulary set one

Question 1

colleague

Answer 1

a co-worker, or fellow classmate

Ex: The young doctor impressed his colleagues with the difficult diagnosis

Question 2

compatible

Answer 2

(adj.) capable of getting along well with other people or things

Ex: George and Larry seem to have compatible personalities, as they get along quite well

Question 3

accommodate

Answer 3

(v. )
(1) to be agreeable, acceptable, suitable

Ex: This table is meant to accommodate six diners.

(2) to adapt

Ex: Jose worked to accommodate himself to the difficult economic times.

(adj.)
accommodating

Ex: The restaurant was very accommodating.

Question 4

amiable

Answer 4

(adj.) friendly, kind, likable

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

Question 5

congenial

Answer 5

(adj.) friendly, sociable, suited to one’s needs

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

Question 6

aloof

Answer 6

(adj.) emotionally distant

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

Question 7

nonchalant

Answer 7

(adj.) casual, calm, unconcerned

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

Question 8

apathetic

Answer 8

(adj.) showing no interest or concern

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

(n.) apathy

Ex: There was widespread apathy among the voters.

Question 9

indifferent

Answer 9

(adj.) showing no interest or concern

Ex: I really don’t care where we go for dinner tonight, I am entirely indifferent.

(n.) indifference

Ex: She expressed indifference in where they would eat.

Question 10

sentimental

Answer 10

(adj.) overly emotional

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