Question

THE LADY, OR THE TIGER?

 Vocabulary

Emanated - v. - originated, sprang

E.g.: Although its form and plan were borrowed from afar, its purpose emanated solely from the brain of this man. 

Genial - adj. - friendly, pleasant

E.g.: His nature was bland and genial.

Fervent - adj. - passionate, intense

E.g.: His daughter was as blooming as his most florid fancies and had a soul as fervent as his own.

Imperious - adj. - domineering, commanding 

E.g.: His daughter was as blooming as his most florid fancies and had a soul as imperious as his own.

Novel - adj. - new, unusual

 

Which is the correct use of the word fervent?

A. Ella had a fervent desire to finish her difficult project.

B. The main character in the play was boring, stale, and fervent.

C. Her fervent dislike for mushrooms was evident as she eagerly gobbled them up.