Directions (1-15): In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of FOUR words – one of which is most appropriate. Choose the best word out of the four.
My mother is immensely fond of cooking delicious dishes. Cooking is rather …(1)… with her. She …(2)… great pleasure and satisfaction in …(3)… a generous hostess to …(4)…. Serving guests …(5)… a variety of food …(6)… her great pleasure. Once some friends of mine …(7)… to visit us and decided to stay with us …(8)… the night. We were …(9)… at their decision. My mother …(10)… engaged in preparing a sumptuous …(11)…. She was quite eager to show her …(12)… in cooking. We indulged in …(13)…. After some time, we danced …(14)… the tune of music. We …(15)… ourselves very much. When night fell, dinner was laid on the table.