F. futuristic 5. They welcomed him with great -- even though he could not speak their language. \( \begin{array}{llll}\text { A. shortage } & \text { B. bazaar } & \text { C. cordiality } & \text { D. fiord }\end{array} \)

To solve the problem, we need to find the word that best fits the sentence provided. The sentence is: "They welcomed him with great -- even though he could not speak their language." Let's analyze the options: A. **shortage** - This word refers to a lack of something and does not fit the context of welcoming someone. B. **bazaar** - This refers to a marketplace, which does not relate to the act of welcoming. C. **cordiality** - This word means warmth and friendliness, which fits perfectly in the context of welcoming someone. D. **fiord** - This is a geographical term referring to a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs, which is unrelated to the context. Given this analysis, the best choice is: **C. cordiality** So the complete sentence would read: "They welcomed him with great cordiality even though he could not speak their language."