Which word means lacking passion; not influenced by emotion?

• A. Dispassionate
• B. Fervor
• C. Coquette
• D. Alleviate

Answer: (A)

This item tests understanding of a word that describes someone who does not let emotion drive their judgments. Dispassionate means impartial and controlled, not influenced by strong feelings, so a dispassionate person evaluates facts and arguments without letting passion cloud their view. For example, in a debate, a dispassionate analyst weighs evidence calmly and objectively.

Fervor refers to intense enthusiasm or passion, which is the opposite of lacking passion. Coquette describes a flirtatious person, a behavior related to romantic interest rather than emotional impartiality. Alleviate means to ease or lessen something, such as pain or burden, and has no relation to emotional influence.