lesson 20

Question 1

Austere

Answer 1

having great economy; showing self-control when it comes to foregoing luxuries,frills; stern in manner or appearance

Question 2

Boisterous

Answer 2

rowdy,rambunctious, and possibly out of control

Question 3

Complacent

Answer 3

self-satisfied; smug

Question 4

diminutive

Answer 4

very small; tiny

Question 5

extol

Answer 5

to praise highly; laud

Question 6

full-fledged

Answer 6

full developed or mature; attaining full rank, status or experience

Question 7

genrontic

Answer 7

of or relating to very old age; having to do with the last stage of life

Question 8

impassive

Answer 8

without feeling or emotion, insensible

Question 9

indigent

Answer 9

poor; impoverished

Question 10

Lavish

Answer 10

extravagant and profuse; willing to give generously

Question 11

Mite

Answer 11

a very small creature or object

Question 12

obstreperous

Answer 12

noisy and boisterous; sometimes even aggressive or defiant

Question 13

prudent

Answer 13

careful cautious and wise

Question 14

resplendent

Answer 14

splendid or dazzling in appearance; brilliant

Question 15

scant

Answer 15

barely sufficient, falling short of a necessary amount; inadequately