Relationships and emotions 2

Question 1

compassionate

Answer 1

ADJ: Kind, sympathetic.
N: Compassion

Mrs. White was a firm instructor but also compassionate towards her student.

Question 2

emulate

Answer 2

V: To copy or imitate, to look up to

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

Question 3

gracious

Answer 3

ADJ: Charming, generous, polite

Always a good sport, the losing player was still gracious in defeat.

Question 4

empathy

Answer 4

N: Understanding another’s feelings.
ADJ: Empathetic

Caring and considerate, Lieam always expressed deep empathy towards others.

Question 5

tact

Answer 5

N: consideration and sensitivity in dealing with others 。
ADJ: Tactful

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

Question 6

jeer

Answer 6

V: To laugh at with scorn,
N: a scornful laugh

When Ruan first got braces, the school bullies jeered at him.

Question 7

charismatic

Answer 7

ADJ: charming
N: charisma

With his naturally magnetic and charming personality, he was a charismatic leader.

Question 8

malicious

Answer 8

ADJ: intending to harm or cause suffering
N: malice

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

Question 9

docile

Answer 9

ADJ: Obedient, tame

Sarah was a docile and obedient student who never questioned what the teacher said.

Question 10

engaging

Answer 10

ADJ: Interesting, charming, attractive

The students found the hands-on activity more engaging than simply reading a textbook.

Question 11

courteous

Answer 11

ADJ: Polite
N: courtesy

The staff was courteous and helpful when i asked for advice.

Question 12

flatter

Answer 12

V: To praise excessively or dishonestly.
N: flattery

At first flattered by his employee’s compliments, the boss realized that she was only angling for a pay raise.