1. She ruled his home with an economy so adroit that they really seemed to live in luxury. (pg. 58)
2. I think this word has a positive meaning. It might mean something like smart or creative because living in luxury is obviously a good thing. The husband and wife in the story weren't rich but this sentence is maybe saying that she spent the money that they did have in a smart way and made the money go further.
3. The definition of adroit is cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious.
4. My original thought of the meaning of the word is almost the same as the actual meaning. I now know the author is definitly saying that the wife was really good at spending money in the right ways. Maybe she would find sales or good deals or buy the "store brand" food and wines, but they had everything they needed and couldn't complain.
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