Ivy Global, Deck 07

Question 1

humanitarian (adj.)

Answer 1

devoted to the well-being of other people.

Question 2

philanthropy (n.)

Answer 2

generous assistance to those in need, devotion to the well being of other people.

Question 3

miserly (adj.)

Answer 3

hoarding money rather than spending it.

Question 4

procure (v.)

Answer 4

to get, acquire or obtain.

Question 5

vend (v.)

Answer 5

to sell something.

Question 6

peddle (v.)

Answer 6

to sell something.

Question 7

prudent (adj.)

Answer 7

careful and sensible.

Question 8

thrifty (adj.)

Answer 8

careful in spending money.

Question 9

mediocre (adj.)

Answer 9

second-rate, average, or inferior in quality.

Question 10

stark (adj.)

Answer 10

bare, simple, without decoration or disguise.

Question 11

squander (v.)

Answer 11

to waste, to spend carelessly.

Question 12

frivolous (adj.)

Answer 12

not serious or sensible, often related to spending money.

Question 13

spontaneous (adj.)

Answer 13

impulsive, without planning; spur-of-the-moment.

Question 14

whim (n.)

Answer 14

an impulse or sudden desire.

Question 15

restrained (adj.)

Answer 15

held back, kept under control.

Question 16

destitute (adj.)

Answer 16

extremely poor.

Question 17

aristocrat (n.)

Answer 17

a member of the upper class.

Question 18

eminent (adj.)

Answer 18

important, well known, respected.

Question 19

hierarchy (n.)

Answer 19

organized ranking of status and authority.

Question 20

inconsequential (adj.)

Answer 20

unimportant, insignificant.