VOCABULARY

literate – able to read and write. centenary – the hundredth anniversary of a significant event. prime – of the best possible quality; excellent. austere – having a plain and unadorned appearance; simple imposing hunk – a large, thick piece undulating – have a wavy form or outline spruce – kind of evergreen tree paean – song of praise navigate – travel over (a stretch of water or terrain), especially carefully or with difficulty improvised – created and performed spontaneously or without preparation; impromptu