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In August 27th, 1883, the Indonesian island of Krakatoa,
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In August 27th, 1883, the Indonesian island of Krakatoa, home to a highly volatile volcano, disappeared overnight in a display of stunning geological prowess that continued ________ even after the island had vanished, as a series of massive seismic shocks created a tsunami with waves of 150-feet high that traveled nearly a thousand miles.
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| A. furtively |
| B. haphazardly |
| C. undiminished | D. hypothetically | E. retroactively |
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Answer: (C)
In the form of a tsunami, the geological prowess is still on display even after the island has disappeared. Therefore, the prowess has not lessened, or remains undiminished.
(A) is out, because there is nothing secretive about a massive tsunami.
(B) means lacking a purpose, random.
(D) is wrong, because the event actually happened.
(E) doesn't work because the effects of the tsunami can't go back in time.
In the form of a tsunami, the geological prowess is still on display even after the island has disappeared. Therefore, the prowess has not lessened, or remains undiminished.
(A) is out, because there is nothing secretive about a massive tsunami.
(B) means lacking a purpose, random.
(D) is wrong, because the event actually happened.
(E) doesn't work because the effects of the tsunami can't go back in time.
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