Vocabulary Studio 5: Approbation to assiduous

3 questions. Choose the meaning or usage that best fits each situation. Try answering before reopening the passage.

1In the example "The old patrons dismissed the energetic collector as an arriviste.", what does arriviste mean?A. An uneasy feeling of guilt or moral hesitation.B. A narrow or isolated outlook that excludes outside influences.C. A short, witty remark.D. An ambitious newcomer seeking status or social acceptance.

2In the example "The scholar maintained an ascetic routine in a sparsely furnished room.", what does ascetic mean?A. Practicing strict self-denial and avoiding material pleasures.B. Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.C. Allowing liquid, gas, or other material to pass through.D. Restrained in eating, drinking, or other indulgences.

3In the example "Her assiduous research uncovered a forgotten letter.", what does assiduous mean?A. Not definitely established, fixed, or known.B. Showing persistent care, attention, and effort.C. Having an unpleasant smell or taste from the spoilage of fat or oil.D. Bold in a shameless or impudent way.

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