Week 1 Vocab

Question 0

apathetic

Answer 0

Definition: showing no interest or concern
Adjective

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

Question 1

congenial

Answer 1

Definition: friendly, sociable, suited to one’s needs
Adjective

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

Question 2

sentimental

Answer 2

Definition: overly emotional
Adjective

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

Question 3

benevolent

Answer 3

Definition: kind, generous
Adjective

Sentence: Queen Elizabeth was a benevolent ruler, generous and responsive to the needs of her people.

Question 4

charismatic

Answer 4

Definition: charming
Adjective

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

Question 5

cordial

Answer 5

Definition: polite, friendly
Adjective

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

Question 6

tact

Answer 6

Definition: consideration and sensitivity in dealing with others
Noun

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

Question 7

emulate

Answer 7

Definition: to copy or imitate, to look up
Verb

Sentence: An excellent team player, Emma Benkert is a role model whom everyone should emulate.

Question 8

fidelity

Answer 8

Definition: faithfulness, loyalty
Noun

Sentence: The slave served his master with utmost fidelity because he did not want to get wiped.

Question 9

fickle

Answer 9

Definition: not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently
Adjective

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