Week 11

Question 1

extraneous

Answer 1

(adj) not vital or pertinent; irrelevant

One is obliged to wade through many pages of extraneous material

Question 2

frugality

Answer 2

(noun) thriftiness; economy; prudence in financial matters

He scorned the finer things in life and valued frugality and simplicity

Question 3

illusory

Answer 3

(adj) deceptive; based upon a false belief or impression

she knew the safety of her room was illusory

Question 4

penchant

Answer 4

(noun) strong inclination; liking

He has a penchant for adopting stray dogs

Question 5

propensity

Answer 5

(noun) a natural inclination or tendency; penchant

A propensity for violence

Question 6

reconciliation

Answer 6

(noun) the act of reestablishing harmony or friendly interactions

His reconciliation with your uncle

Question 7

authoritarian

Answer 7

(adj) characterized by a preference for complete obedience
to authority; domineering

The transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime

Question 8

beneficent

Answer 8

(adj) charitable and kind in action

A beneficent democracy