Vocabulary Studio 29: Frugality to garner

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

1In the example "Her frugality allowed the workshop to replace its oldest tools.", what does frugality mean?A. An unpleasant smell or vapor emitted by something.B. The lowest point in a course of events or achievement.C. Careful avoidance of waste in using money or resources.D. A state of inactivity, sluggishness, or reduced responsiveness.

2In the example "The poet tried to capture a fugacious sensation of happiness.", what does fugacious mean?A. Lacking a steady purpose or consistent course.B. Accustomed to something unpleasant through repeated exposure.C. Belittling one's own abilities or achievements, often humorously.D. Passing away or lasting only briefly.

3In the example "A funereal silence followed the announcement.", what does funereal mean?A. Resembling a funeral in solemnity, gloom, or slow pace.B. Secretive in a way that suggests an attempt to avoid notice.C. Allowing liquid, gas, or other material to pass through.D. Restrained in eating, drinking, or other indulgences.

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