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KEY: 1–g, 2–h, 3–a, 4–e, 5–c, 6–f, 7–b, 8–d

Can you work with the words? (III)

1. anodyne a. light, teasing banter

2. bromide b. tightfistedness

3. persiflage c. statement intended to allay anxiety

4. eulogy d. poverty, want

5. penuriousness e. high, formal praise

6. indigence f. wealth

7. affluence g. trite statement