chapter 15

Question 1

voluminous

Answer 1

(of clothes) very loose or full; having much fabric.
e.g
It was inhabited by an old gentleman who wrote voluminous books.

Question 2

recital

Answer 2

A performance of a programme of music by a soloist or small group.
e.g
The recitals of explorers are put down first in pencil.

Question 3

ephemeral

Answer 3

Lasting for a very short time.
e.g
“We do not record them,” said the geographer, “because they are ephemeral.”

Question 4

reputation

Answer 4

The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
e.g
“The planet Earth,” replied the geographer. “It has a good reputation.”