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False modesty only emphasizes the arrogance of the one who proffers it
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22 May 2025, 23:21
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False modesty only emphasizes the arrogance of the one who proffers it; the attempt to repress one's high opinion of oneself instead $\qquad$ it.
| Blank (i) |
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| A. withdraws |
| B. explains |
| C. accentuates | D. hides | E. condemns |
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Re: False modesty only emphasizes the arrogance of the one who proffers it
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25 May 2025, 04:00
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C
The semicolon in this sentence indicates that the second clause will be related to the first one. "False modesty" is the pretense of modesty, and is typically meant to present the appearance of a lack of boastfulness. An attempt to repress one's high opinion of oneself will draw attention to it instead, so look for a word like "emphasize" in order to fill in the blank. Choice (C) accentuates, or "highlights," matches our prediction. None of choices (A) withdraws, (B) explains, (D) hides, or (E) explains makes sense in this context.
Choice (C) is the credited response.
C
The semicolon in this sentence indicates that the second clause will be related to the first one. "False modesty" is the pretense of modesty, and is typically meant to present the appearance of a lack of boastfulness. An attempt to repress one's high opinion of oneself will draw attention to it instead, so look for a word like "emphasize" in order to fill in the blank. Choice (C) accentuates, or "highlights," matches our prediction. None of choices (A) withdraws, (B) explains, (D) hides, or (E) explains makes sense in this context.
Choice (C) is the credited response.
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