Vocabulary Quiz

Despite being the boss, Mr. Lee is very ___ and talks to everyone kindly.

• affable

• cantankerous

• fussy

Even though they broke up, their relationship ended in an ___ way.

• arduous

• amicable

• cynical

Maria is a ___ worker who always checks every detail before submitting her tasks.

• oblivious

• flippant

• conscientious

Everyone loved the party because of the ___ host who kept the mood lively.

• convivial

• cynical

• mundane

The receptionist was very ___ and greeted us with a smile.

• courteous

• cantankerous

• exasperated

The ___ old man next door complains about everything and never smiles.

• fastidious

• cantankerous

• affable

She gave a ___ comment about the charity, saying they were doing it only for attention.

• zealous

• cynical

• convivial

My little sister is so ___ — she won’t eat her food if the colors are mixed.

• fussy

• courteous

• zealous

Be careful what you say around Tom. He’s very ___ and gets upset easily.

• touchy

• affable

• conscientious

His job is so ___ that he feels bored every day.

• arduous

• mundane

• zealous