1. What is severe? rigid? strict? 2. How does rigorous compare with rigid? 3. What does austere signify? What element is always found in an austere character?
EXAMPLES.
In mathematics we arrive at certitude by —— demonstration.
He who the sword of heaven will bear
Should be as holy as ——.
—— law is often —— injustice.
By —— adherence to truth in official dealing with the natives, the English have come to be always believed in India.
SHELTER, v. ([page 331]).
QUESTIONS.
1. When is anything said to be covered? 2. How does shelter compare with cover? 3. What does defend signify? 4. What does guard imply? 5. How does protect surpass guard and defend? 6. What does shield signify? How does it compare with guard or defend? 7. In what sense is the verb harbor commonly used?