Eager is similar to Hot. Hot is similar to Popular. Popular is a different concept from Lonely. 
Defensive is related to Protective. Protective is related to Cover. Cover is a synonym of Treat. Cup is a type of Treat. 
Eager <--SimilarTo--> Hot <--SimilarTo--> Popular <--DistinctFrom--> Lonely 
Defensive <--RelatedTo--> Protective <--RelatedTo--> Cover <--Synonym--> Treat <--IsA-- Cup 