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Despite creating the impression that his replies are ungoverned by any
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Despite creating the impression that his replies are ungoverned by any forethought, the mayor --- even in his most seemingly impassioned moments --- is plainly ________ in his responses to the media.
| Two Answers |
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| A. measured |
| B. studied |
| C. candid | D. forthcoming | E. critical |
| F. outspoken |
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The sentence establishes a contrast using the word "Despite":
- Impression (False Appearance): The actor's replies seem "ungoverned by any forethought" (i.e., spontaneous, unplanned, or emotional).
- Reality (Truth): The mayor's responses, even when seemingly emotional, are plainly $\_\_\_\_$ .
The blank must be filled with words that mean the opposite of spontaneous and unplanned; they must mean carefully considered, calculated, or deliberate.
- A. measured: Carefully weighed or considered; restrained. This perfectly contrasts with "ungoverned by any forethought."
- B. studied: Achieved or maintained by careful effort; deliberate and purposeful. This is a strong synonym for "measured" and fits the idea of responses being planned and not spontaneous.
- C. candid: Truthful and straightforward; frank. This relates to honesty, not the degree of planning.
- D. forthcoming: Ready or available when needed; communicative. While the replies are given, the issue is the planning behind them.
- E. critical: Expressing adverse or disapproving comments. This describes the content, not the manner or planning.
- F. outspoken: Stating one's opinions boldly and frankly. This relates to manner, not the degree of planning.
The two words that mean carefully considered and deliberate are measured and studied.
The correct choices are A. measured and B. studied.
The sentence establishes a contrast using the word "Despite":
- Impression (False Appearance): The actor's replies seem "ungoverned by any forethought" (i.e., spontaneous, unplanned, or emotional).
- Reality (Truth): The mayor's responses, even when seemingly emotional, are plainly $\_\_\_\_$ .
The blank must be filled with words that mean the opposite of spontaneous and unplanned; they must mean carefully considered, calculated, or deliberate.
- A. measured: Carefully weighed or considered; restrained. This perfectly contrasts with "ungoverned by any forethought."
- B. studied: Achieved or maintained by careful effort; deliberate and purposeful. This is a strong synonym for "measured" and fits the idea of responses being planned and not spontaneous.
- C. candid: Truthful and straightforward; frank. This relates to honesty, not the degree of planning.
- D. forthcoming: Ready or available when needed; communicative. While the replies are given, the issue is the planning behind them.
- E. critical: Expressing adverse or disapproving comments. This describes the content, not the manner or planning.
- F. outspoken: Stating one's opinions boldly and frankly. This relates to manner, not the degree of planning.
The two words that mean carefully considered and deliberate are measured and studied.
The correct choices are A. measured and B. studied.
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