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What is the definition of cordial as used in the sentence? invigorating drink deeply felt welcoming sweet liquor

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Arnold is reading a story about a man who is drenched in a storm. He thinks cordial might mean a "warm drink." Read the sentence and the dictionary entry. It was so cold and wet, Barry needed a cordial to enliven him. cordial 1. adjective a. friendly, welcoming b. genuine, deeply felt 2. noun a. liquor with a sweet, strong taste b. drink that invigorates the heart

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invigorating drink

Step-by-step explanation:

Giving the definition provided in the question and the fact that Barry was drenched in rain which was cold and wet. It can be concluded that to enliven Barry needs to take an invigorating drink.

To illustrate better, the sentence can be rewritten as "It was so cold and wet, Barry needed an INVIGORATING DRINK to enliven him."

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