Found in Benjamin Franklin's autobiography

Question 1

Imprudent

Answer 1

(adj) not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.

Question 2

Abate

Answer 2

(v) (of something negative) cause to become smaller or less intense.

Question 3

Zeal

Answer 3

(n) Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objection.

Question 4

Prolific

Answer 4

(adj) present; or producing in large numbers or quantities.

Question 5

Stipulation

Answer 5

(n) a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.

Question 6

Sagacious

Answer 6

(adj) having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd, wise, clever.

Question 7

Trifle

Answer 7

(n) a thing of little value or importance.

(v) treat (someone or something) without seriousness or respect. trifle with = toy with.

Question 8

Frugality

Answer 8

(n) the quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness; thriftiness.

Question 9

Concord

Answer 9

(n) agreement or harmony between people or groups.

Question 10

Avarice

Answer 10

(n) extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Question 11

Resolve

Answer 11

(n) firm determination to do something.
(v) 1. settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter).
2. decide firmly on a course of action.

Question 12

Innoculate

Answer 12

(v) 1. treat (a person or animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.
2. introduce (an infective agent) into an organism.

Question 13

Oblige

Answer 13

(v) make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action.