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 does not get his way, he can be quite peevish. The word “peevish” can be replaced by petulant
6. Should parents be strict or indulgent? The word “indulgent” can be replaced by permissive
7. I am tired of his perpetual nagging. The word “perpetual” can be replaced by incessant
8. She is much too assertive to cooperate with others. The word “assertive” can be replaced by peremptory
9. The boy had a preference for rich desserts. The word “preference” can be replaced by penchant
10. When you ask him a question, you get a pedantic answer. The word “pedantic” can be replaced by didactic
11. The poodle had an impressive lineage. The word “lineage” can be replaced by pedigree
12. The idea of a chaperone for a dating couple is passé. The word “passé” can be replaced by obsolete