Unit 11

Question 1

acquaintance

Answer 1

familiar, associate
He is just an acquaintance, not a close friend.

Question 2

close

Answer 2

near, intimate
They have been close friends for years.

Question 3

colleague

Answer 3

coworker, associate
She discussed the project with her colleague.

Question 4

distant

Answer 4

far, remote
They are distant relatives.

Question 5

divorce

Answer 5

separation, split
They filed for divorce last year.

Question 6

employee

Answer 6

worker, staff member
The employee received a bonus.

Question 7

engaged

Answer 7

betrothed, committed
They got engaged last month.

Question 8

fiancé

Answer 8

betrothed, future husband
Her fiancé planned the wedding.

Question 9

landlord

Answer 9

property owner, lessor
The landlord fixed the leaky pipe.

Question 10

mentor

Answer 10

advisor, guide
She was a great mentor to him.

Question 11

neighbour

Answer 11

next-door, adjacent
Their neighbour is very friendly.

Question 12

partner

Answer 12

companion, associate
He is her business partner.

Question 13

relatives

Answer 13

family, kin
She invited all her relatives to the party.

Question 14

strained

Answer 14

tense, stressed
Their relationship was strained after the argument.

Question 15

tenant

Answer 15

renter, lodger
The tenant paid rent on time.