Improve your vocabulary, Chapter 1-2

The teacher's _____ response to the student's question made the student feel dismissed and unsupported.

• curt
• retort

Sarah faced a _____ when she had to decide between attending her sister's wedding or an important work conference.

• dilemma
• inclination

The spy _____ed the enemy's plan by planting false information.

• sabotage
• antagonist

Despite his _____ towards the service he received, the customer tried to remain calm and polite.

• wary
• irate

Emily has always had an _____ towards science and enjoys conducting experiments in her free time.

• inclination
• zeal

After confessing, the priest _____ed the penitent of his sins.

• absolve
• malign

The boss was _____ about promoting the employee who had a history of being unreliable.

• eccentric
• adamant

Even though his ideas were often unconventional, John was always _____ and friendly.

• amiable
• encounter

The main character in the book was _____, lacking any sense of right or wrong.

• amoral
• epitome

Mark's constant criticism of his coworker eventually led to _____ and hostility between them.

• epitome
• animosity