The utter —— of their condition was apparent.
In weak —— he abandoned all endeavor.
DEXTERITY ([page 129]).
QUESTIONS.
1. From what is adroitness derived? From what dexterity? How might each be rendered? 2. How does adroitness differ in use from dexterity? 3. From what is aptitude derived, and what does it signify? 4. How does skill differ from dexterity? Which can and which can not be communicated?
EXAMPLES.
He had a natural —— for scientific investigation, and by long practise gained an inimitable —— of manipulation.
His —— in debate enabled him to evade or parry arguments or attacks which he could not answer.
The —— of the best trained workman can not equal the precision of a machine.