relationships and emotions 5

Question 1

subdued

Answer 1

ADJ: Quiet, low-key, hushed
V: subdue

The painting should be displayed in a room with soft, subdued lighting.

Question 2

cynical

Answer 2

ADJ: Believing the worst about people or events

Many young voters are cynical about politicians and their campaign promises.

Question 3

dejected

Answer 3

ADJ: depressed, sad.
N: dejection

Eric was dejected after hearing the bad news.

Question 4

initiate

Answer 4

V: to begin

Customers can use the online forum to initiate discussion about the product.

Question 5

fatigue

Answer 5

N: exhaustion, tiredness.
ADJ: fatigued

After hs third night with little sleep, Michael was suffering from severe fatigue.

Question 6

industrial

Answer 6

ADJ:1) diligent, hardworking,
2) related to making goods and services.
N: industry

1) The group approached the project with industry, working hard at each task until it was complete.
2) Factories and new inventions boomed during the Industrial Revolution.

Question 7

feeble

Answer 7

ADJ: weak, faint, lacking strength

Aaron gave a rather feeble excuse for why he forgot his hw

Question 8

diligent

Answer 8

ADJ: steadily persevering to complete a task.
N: diligence

Mary is a diligent student, studying every day to improve her grades.

Question 9

emphatic

Answer 9

ADJ: forceful, spoken wth emphasis

When asked whether he would change his mind, Peter made an emphatic refusal.

Question 10

endeavor

Answer 10

V: to make an attempt, trying
N: an attempt

Scientists are currently endeavoring to find a cure for cancer.

Question 11

resolute

Answer 11

ADJ: determined, firm, unyielding.
N/V: resolve

Martia’s hard work and resolute determination earned her great success in her career.

Question 12

valiant

Answer 12

ADJ: showing courage or determination.
N: valor

Although it was defeated, the team made a valiant effort during the soccer match.