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The production's slight romantic appeal depends on its two stars, who are ____________to watch even when they are delivering ____________speeches.

  1. overbearing; innocent
  2. farcical; complex
  3. attractive; creative
  4. impossible; dull
  5. pleasant; empty

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

The use of the conjunction “even when” implies a contrast within the sentence. So, the two missing words must mean the opposites of each other.
If the drama's appeal depends on its two stars, it means that they are either “attractive” to watch or “pleasant” to watch. But the pair “attractive; creative” does not justify the use of the phrase “even when.” So, “pleasant; empty” is the answer.



The murderous capriciousness of Nero infused the Roman Empire with such pervasive ____________that not even the most citizens felt safe.

  1. distaste; vulgar
  2. paranoia; suspicious
  3. enthusiasm; apathetic
  4. unease; oppressed
  5. panic distinguished

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

The phrase “not even” implies a contrast within the sentence.
Among the choices for the second missing word, it is only “distinguished” that will bring out this contrast. Its pair word “panic” (meaning great fear), could well have been the result of Nero's murderous capriciousness. So, “panic; distinguished” is the answer.



His ____________to succumb to flattery made him ____________to the of people who wished to take advantage of him.

  1. immune; predilection
  2. prejudicial; intentions
  3. susceptible; cajolery
  4. resistant; blandishments
  5. amenable; rejection

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

If a person was inclined to succumb to flattery, people who wished to take advantage of him would naturally flatter him.
Among the choices for the second missing word, it is only “cajolery” and “blandishments” which mean flattery. But the pair word of “blandishments; namely resistant,” would result in a self-contradictory sentence. So, “susceptible; cajolery” is the answer.



She was ____________success and eager to create a name for herself.

  1. deprecatory toward
  2. impatient for
  3. querulous about
  4. sated by
  5. impassive to

Answer(s): B






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