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 What is the definition of cordial as used in the sentence? invigorating drink genuine friendly sweet liquor