The Student Vocab (200-209)

Question 1

precarious

Answer 1

adj
dependent on unknown conditions; characterized by a lack of security/stability; not safe, strong, or steady

Question 2

prudence

Answer 2

n
the ability to discipline and govern oneself through the use of reason; carefulness

Question 3

tempestuous

Answer 3

adj
stormy, turbulent

Question 4

malleable

Answer 4

adj
capable of being extended/shaped by beating with a hammer or other similar tools; capable of being altered/controlled by outside forces/influences; extremely adaptable

Question 5

pious

Answer 5

adj
having/showing strong devotion to God/a religion

Question 6

edict

Answer 6

n
a proclamation having the force of law; a decree issued by a sovereign/other authority

Question 7

compulsory

Answer 7

adj
required; mandatory; obligatory

Question 8

scant

Answer 8

adj
barely sufficient in amount/quantity; not abundant; meager

Question 9

unfettered

Answer 9

adj
released from physical/mental bonds; unrestrained

Question 10

capricious

Answer 10

adj
subject to/indicative of sudden and unpredictable changes; erratic