Vocabulary Studio 16: Debutante to denouement

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

1In the example "The historical novel follows a reluctant debutante through her first season.", what does debutante mean?A. A young woman making a formal entrance into society.B. A loud, harsh cry or shout.C. A bitter and forceful verbal attack.D. A person who pretends to be ill to avoid work or duty.

2In the example "The chair asked the audience to maintain decorum.", what does decorum mean?A. A person who studies or collects objects associated with the past.B. Behavior suited to accepted standards of propriety.C. Great happiness; also an apt or pleasing quality of expression.D. A model of excellence or a perfect example of a quality.

3In the example "The contract described what would happen in the event of default.", what does default mean?A. Something that brings about or accelerates a change.B. A lengthy and forceful speech, often critical or scolding.C. Failure to fulfill a duty or obligation.D. Reverence and devotion, especially in religion.

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