Living Condition

Question 1

Privation

Answer 1

[uncountable, countable]
n. a lack of basic necessities or comforts of life

• Privations in terms of social interaction can lead to various mental problems.
• Despite his privations, he’s still compassionate toward others.
• He has finally got over his privations and lives a happy life!

Question 2

Unprepossessing

Answer 2

adj. something or someone that is less attractive

• His house might be unprepossessing, but he’s rich.
• The three sisters possess an unprepossessing personality, as a result they remain spinster as no men would dare to flirt with them.
• The town looks unprepossessing and lackluster and the townsfolks are kind of antagonistic toward outsiders.

Question 3

Upkeep

Answer 3

n. the process of keeping something in good condition

upkeep (of something)
- You will be the one responsible for the upkeep of this place.
- This money is for the upkeep of the building.
- They haven’t had any upkeep due to lack of payments.