B2
generous vs indulgent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| generousadjective/ˈdʒen.ər.əs/ | Meaning happy to give money, time or help to others; also larger than usual | Goes with generous offer | Example It was very generous of you to pay for everyone's coffee. |
| indulgentadjective/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒənt/ | Meaning allowing someone to have or do what they want, or giving yourself too much pleasure | Goes with indulgent parent | Example The teacher was too indulgent with students who handed in late work. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Thank you for your offer, but I can manage alone.