Relationships and Emotions 3

Question 1

cordial

Answer 1

ADJ: Polite, friendly

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

Question 2

fidelity

Answer 2

N: Faithfulness, loyalty

The Knight served his king with utmost fidelity

Question 3

headstrong

Answer 3

ADJ: Stubborn, disobedient

Emma showed a headstrong determination to do things her own way

Question 4

fickle

Answer 4

ADJ: Not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently

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

Question 5

steadfast

Answer 5

ADJ: Determined, loyal, steady

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

Question 6

obstinate

Answer 6

ADJ: stubborn, disobedient
N: Obstinacy

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

Question 7

exasperate

Answer 7

V: to annoy, irritate.
ADJ: exasperating

The mother was exasperated by her teenage daughter who always complained.

Question 8

mock

Answer 8

V: to ridicule or make fun of.
N: Mockery

The newcomer was mocked for his foreign accent.

Question 9

infuriate

Answer 9

V: to anger or enrage.
AdJ: Infuriating

The judge’s decision infuriated both the parents and the students.

Question 10

exploit

Answer 10

(1) V: to take advantage of,
(2) N: a bold action or deed.

1) The drug company exploited the system by abusing the patients’ trust,
2) The daring exploits of Robin Hood are legendary.

Question 11

indignant

Answer 11

ADJ: Outraged, angry at something unjust.

“he was indignant at being the object of suspicion”

Question 12

submissive

Answer 12

ADK: giving in to orders, obedient, passive
V: submit

Nova was an overly submissive dog, easily dominated by more assertive animals.