English Vocabulary Exercise

Answers

1. She takes a wayward delight in disagreeing with everyone. The word wayward can be replaced by perverse
2. The teacher was perturbed by the student’s lack of interest. The word perturbed can be replaced by disconcerted
3. He has a perverted sense of right and wrong. The word perverted can be replaced by distorted
4. She stood there, frozen with fear. The word frozen can be replaced by petrified
5. When he doesn’t get his way, he can be quite peevish. Here the word peevish can be replaced by petulant
6. Should parents be strict or indulgent? Here the word indulgent can be replaced by permissive
7. I am tired of his perpetual nagging. Here the word perpetual can be replaced by incessant
8. She is much too assertive to cooperate with others. Here the word assertive can be replaced by peremptory
9. The fat boy had a preference for rich desserts. Here the word preference can be replaced by penchant
10. When you ask him a question, you get a pedantic answer. Here the word pedantic can be replaced by didactic
11. The poodle had an impressive lineage. Here the word lineage can be replaced by pedigree
12. The idea of a chaperon for a dating couple is passé. Here the word passé can be replaced by obsolete