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Although retired, the professor takes pains to remain ______
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Although retired, the professor takes pains to remain _________ the latest developments in her field.
| Blank (i) |
| (A) akimbo to |
| (B) abreast of |
| (C) obtuse to |
| (D) subservient to |
| (E) askance to |
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Abreast of.
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Re: Although retired, the professor takes pains to remain ______
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01 Nov 2017, 17:40
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The word although gives you a clue that what the professor is doing is unusual or not required of a retired person. “Takes pains” also tells you that what she is doing is difficult. To keep abreast of a topic is to remain current.
Abreast of.
The word although gives you a clue that what the professor is doing is unusual or not required of a retired person. “Takes pains” also tells you that what she is doing is difficult. To keep abreast of a topic is to remain current.
Abreast of.
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