Chapter 8

Question 1

ameliorate

Answer 1

to make a situation better

Question 2

assuage

Answer 2

to make sth unpleasant less intense

Question 3

curtail

Answer 3

to cut back

Question 4

equanimity

Answer 4

evenness of temper

Question 5

fastidious

Answer 5

showing great attention to details, particularly in matters of cleanliness

Question 6

impassive

Answer 6

unemotional, calm

Question 7

meticulous

Answer 7

showing finicky attention to details and precision

Question 8

nonchalant

Answer 8

calm and unconcerned; often inappropriately so

Question 9

parsimony

Answer 9

extreme reluctance to spend money; use unnecessary language; expend resources

Question 10

placid

Answer 10

calm and peaceful

Question 11

refurbish

Answer 11

renovate

Question 12

rejuvenate

Answer 12

restore the vitality of

Question 13

reticent

Answer 13

unwilling to speak or express ones feelings

Question 14

scrupulous

Answer 14

diligent and attentive to details

concerned with moral correctness

Question 15

sedate

Answer 15

calm, to the point of being dull

Question 16

stoic

Answer 16

enduring hardship without complaint

Question 17

succinct

Answer 17

expressed clearly and concisely

Question 18

temperance

Answer 18

self-control with regard to consumption

Question 19

vigilant

Answer 19

watchful for danger or difficulties