Step 1: Understanding the clues.
All clues form familiar expressions with “cold”: cold temperature, cold blood, cold vibe (emotionally distant), and cold shoulder (ignoring someone).
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
(A) Cold – Fits every clue.
(B) Animals – Matches none.
(C) Joint – Matches only shoulder.
(D) Feeling – Matches vibe, not others.
(E) Steam – Contradicts “cold.”
Step 3: Conclusion.
“Cold” is clearly the word that connects all four clues.