"Siddhartha" Ch. 2 (With The Samanas)

Question 1

29. onerous

Answer 1

involving heavy obligations; difficult

Question 2

30. wretched

Answer 2

of poor quality; very bad.

Question 3

31. palliative

Answer 3

relieving symptoms without dealing with the cause of the condition.

Question 4

32. folly

Answer 4

lack of good sense

Question 5

33. venerable

Answer 5

given a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Question 6

34. austere

Answer 6

harsh / minimilist, simple

Question 7

35. illustrious

Answer 7

well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Question 8

36. abstain

Answer 8

restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

Question 9

37. devotee

Answer 9

a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something.

Question 10

38. sojourn

Answer 10

a temporary stay.

Question 11

39. rejoice

Answer 11

feel or show great joy or delight.

Question 12

40. quarrel

Answer 12

a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good terms.

Question 13

41. irrefutable

Answer 13

impossible to deny or disprove

Question 14

42. equanimity

Answer 14

mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.