Chapter 3 ---- Chapter 4

Question 1

instance

Answer 1

An example or single occurrence of something.
e.g
The first time he saw my airplane, for instance (I shall not draw my airplane; that would be much too complicated for me), he asked me.

Question 2

modestly

Answer 2

In an unassuming manner; without vanity or arrogance.
e.g
“Yes,” I answered, modestly. “

Question 3

abruptly

Answer 3

Suddenly and unexpectedly.
e.g
At that moment I caught a gleam of light in the impenetrable mystery of his presence; and I demanded, abruptly:
“Do you come from another planet?”

Question 4

contemplation

Answer 4

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.
e.g
And he sank into a reverie, which lasted a long time. Then, taking my sheep out of his pocket, he buried himself in the contemplation of his treasure.

Question 5

queer

Answer 5

Strange; odd.
e.g
But the little prince seemed shocked by this offer: “Tie him! What a queer idea!”

Question 6

earnestly

Answer 6

With sincere and intense conviction; seriously.
e.g
Then the little prince said, earnestly:
“That doesn’t matter. Where I live, everything is so small!”

Question 7

astronomer

Answer 7

An expert in or student of astronomy.
e.g
When an astronomer discovers one of these he does not give it a name, but only a number.

Question 8

demonstration

Answer 8

An act of showing that something exists or is true by giving proof or evidence.
e.g
On making his discovery, the astronomer had presented it to the International Astronomical Congress, in a great demonstration.

Question 9

reputation

Answer 9

The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something
e.g
Fortunately, however, for the reputation of Asteroid B-612, a Turkish dictator made a law that his subjects, under pain of death, should change to European costume

Question 10

elegance

Answer 10

The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
e.g
So in 1920 the astronomer gave his demonstration all over again, dressed with impressive style and elegance.

Question 11

forbearance

Answer 11

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.
e.g
Children should always show great forbearance toward grown-up people.

Question 12

resemblance

Answer 12

The state of resembling or being alike.
e.g
One drawing goes along all right, and another has no resemblance to its subject