Attitude Vocabulary Exercise

Answers

1. Maya sounded skeptical when the consultant promised huge savings, so she asked to see the evidence first.
2. After covering three extra shifts while his colleague took all the credit, Luis was resentful rather than simply tired.
3. The airline was apologetic about the delays, admitting responsibility and offering passengers compensation.
4. The manager’s condescending tone annoyed the engineers because he explained basic concepts as if they were beginners.
5. Because the start-up had dominated the market for years, its board was complacent and ignored several new competitors.
6. Although the feedback was harsh, Priya remained open-minded and changed her proposal after reading the criticism carefully.
7. Tom was fatalistic about losing the contract, saying that nothing they did could have changed the result.
8. Her remark, “Well done for managing to send an email,” seemed patronising to the experienced administrator.
9. Nadia was cynical about the celebrity’s charity campaign, convinced it was mainly a publicity trick.
10. During the debate, the moderator remained impartial and asked both candidates equally challenging questions.
11. Many voters have become disillusioned with the party after repeated corruption scandals destroyed their faith in its promises.
12. When Victor said the team would fail without him, several colleagues found it arrogant rather than inspiring.