Directions : From the story The Necklace, choose the correct meaning of the italicized words from the given options. 21. The aging socialite longed for the perfumed boudoir ( boo'dwar) where she used to spend long hours in beautifying herself. a. dressing room b.dining center c. dancing hall d. waiting table. 22. As the visitor narrated her frightful experiences the host sat silently, smiling sphinxlike. clear and ready b.puzzling or enigmatic c. maliciously annoyingly 23. The lovely young lady danced with intoxication with all the young men at the party last night. with too much wine b. with a quiet shyness c. with extreme happiness d. with animation 24. The couple used an ancient noctambulant coupe to return home after the party that night. a. carriage plying at night be expensive car c. native ride d. nocturnal bat 25. She went home sick with chagrin and anguish after discovering the loss of the expensive necklace. a slight fever b. a serious ailment c. a feeling of embarrassment and distress d. extreme fear 26. To lessen monthly expenses, the newly weds/the couple decided to rent a garret under the roof of the old building. a. attic b. spacious room c. comfortable space d. big room​