EXERCISES I. Find the words in the text that correspond to the following definitions. 1. expressed in few words; concise; terse; 2. easily managed or handled;
3. having or showing keen discernment, and sound judgment; 4. lacking
in importance or worth; trivial; 5. something delicate, light, or flimsy; 6.
to get by special effort; obtain or acquire; 7. the act of alluding; indirect
reference; 8. to treat in a rough or cruel way; abuse; 9. a moral or ethical
consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits
certain actions; 10. ill will; malice; hatred; 11. the quality of being
extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal; 12. a period of wanton
self-indulgence, an excessive party which includes consumption of
alcohol; 13. a mental feeling; emotion; 14. complete, highest or most
extreme degree; 15. extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong
condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act;
16. something that is considered harmful, destructive, or evil; 17. the
quality of being stubborn or obstinate; 18. to give way to superior force;
yield; 19. to encourage, urge, or drive, or stimulate; 20. to show or feel a
lively or triumphant joy; rejoice exceedingly; be highly elated or
jubilant; 21. to transfer to another's custody or charge; entrust.