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Olivia's reputation as a (i) _____ child continued well into adulth
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19 Jun 2025, 01:09
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Olivia's reputation as a (i) ______ child continued well into adulthood; her friends were continually astounded at her tendency to (ii) _______ even the most dangerous of situations.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. feckless | D. embrace |
| B. dauntless | E. undermine |
| C. guileless | F. shun |
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Re: Olivia's reputation as a (i) _____ child continued well into adulth
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19 Jun 2025, 05:02
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The key to this question is the semicolon between the two blanks. It is a straight-ahead road sign that indicates the two parts of the sentence will support one another. We'll start with the easier blank, which is the second one in this case. We're told that Olivia's friends were astounded at how she handled dangerous situations. Because most people would be expected to avoid or fear dangerous situations, Olivia must be astounding in that she faces them head-on. We can make "accept" our prediction and check the answer choices. Choice (D) embrace, or "willingly accept," matches our prediction. Choice (E) undermine, which means "destroy" or "subvert," does not fit the context. Choice (F) shun, meaning "to keep away from," has the opposite meaning of the word we need.
For the first blank, remember that the semicolon is a straight-ahead road sign, so the first part of the sentence will support the meaning of the second. If Olivia faces danger head-on, a good prediction would be "fearless." Choice (B) dauntless means just that. Choice (A) feckless, meaning "ineffectual," does not make sense, nor does (C) guileless, meaning "honest."
The answers are (B) and (D).
For the first blank, remember that the semicolon is a straight-ahead road sign, so the first part of the sentence will support the meaning of the second. If Olivia faces danger head-on, a good prediction would be "fearless." Choice (B) dauntless means just that. Choice (A) feckless, meaning "ineffectual," does not make sense, nor does (C) guileless, meaning "honest."
The answers are (B) and (D).
Re: Olivia's reputation as a (i) _____ child continued well into adulth
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21 Jun 2025, 04:00
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1) Explanation
Let's break down the sentence blank by blank, looking for consistency in Olivia's character from childhood into adulthood.
- "Olivia's reputation as a (i) $\qquad$ child continued well into adulthood;"
- This tells us about a consistent personality trait Olivia had from childhood. The blank describes a quality that persists.
- "her friends were continually astounded at her tendency to (ii) $\qquad$ even the most dangerous of situations."
- The phrase "continually astounded" means her friends were consistently very surprised or impressed by this tendency. This suggests the tendency is remarkable or unusual.
- The phrase "even the most dangerous of situations" is crucial. It tells us that she doesn't avoid peril; in fact, her behavior in such situations is noteworthy.
- Therefore, blank (ii) must describe an action of facing, welcoming, or dealing with dangerous situations, rather than shrinking from them.
- D. embrace: To accept or deal with something (even if difficult or dangerous) willingly and often enthusiastically. If she "embraces" dangerous situations, it means she faces them directly and willingly, fitting the context of her friends being "astounded." This is a strong fit.
- E. undermine: To damage or weaken (someone or something). This doesn't make sense in the context of how someone reacts to a dangerous situation; it's about weakening something.
- F. shun: To persistently avoid, ignore, or reject. This is the opposite of the implied behavior. Her friends are astounded because she doesn't avoid danger.
Based on blank (ii) being "embrace," Olivia is someone who is fearless or very brave. Now, let's look at blank (i) for a word that describes this kind of child/person.
- Revisiting Blank (i):
- A. feckless: Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible. This suggests weakness or incompetence, which contradicts the idea of someone who remarkable "embraces" danger.
- B. dauntless: Showing fearlessness and determination. This perfectly describes someone who would "embrace" dangerous situations without fear, and whose friends would indeed be "astounded" by such consistent courage. This creates a logical and coherent characterization.
- C. guileless: Innocent and without deception. This describes honesty and naivety, which is unrelated to how one handles danger.
Putting It Together:
The most logical combination is (B) for blank (i) and (D) for blank (ii):
"Olivia's reputation as a dauntless child continued well into adulthood; her friends were continually astounded at her tendency to embrace even the most dangerous of situations."
This sentence creates a clear and consistent picture of Olivia as a fearless and daring individual.
Let's break down the sentence blank by blank, looking for consistency in Olivia's character from childhood into adulthood.
- "Olivia's reputation as a (i) $\qquad$ child continued well into adulthood;"
- This tells us about a consistent personality trait Olivia had from childhood. The blank describes a quality that persists.
- "her friends were continually astounded at her tendency to (ii) $\qquad$ even the most dangerous of situations."
- The phrase "continually astounded" means her friends were consistently very surprised or impressed by this tendency. This suggests the tendency is remarkable or unusual.
- The phrase "even the most dangerous of situations" is crucial. It tells us that she doesn't avoid peril; in fact, her behavior in such situations is noteworthy.
- Therefore, blank (ii) must describe an action of facing, welcoming, or dealing with dangerous situations, rather than shrinking from them.
- D. embrace: To accept or deal with something (even if difficult or dangerous) willingly and often enthusiastically. If she "embraces" dangerous situations, it means she faces them directly and willingly, fitting the context of her friends being "astounded." This is a strong fit.
- E. undermine: To damage or weaken (someone or something). This doesn't make sense in the context of how someone reacts to a dangerous situation; it's about weakening something.
- F. shun: To persistently avoid, ignore, or reject. This is the opposite of the implied behavior. Her friends are astounded because she doesn't avoid danger.
Based on blank (ii) being "embrace," Olivia is someone who is fearless or very brave. Now, let's look at blank (i) for a word that describes this kind of child/person.
- Revisiting Blank (i):
- A. feckless: Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible. This suggests weakness or incompetence, which contradicts the idea of someone who remarkable "embraces" danger.
- B. dauntless: Showing fearlessness and determination. This perfectly describes someone who would "embrace" dangerous situations without fear, and whose friends would indeed be "astounded" by such consistent courage. This creates a logical and coherent characterization.
- C. guileless: Innocent and without deception. This describes honesty and naivety, which is unrelated to how one handles danger.
Putting It Together:
The most logical combination is (B) for blank (i) and (D) for blank (ii):
"Olivia's reputation as a dauntless child continued well into adulthood; her friends were continually astounded at her tendency to embrace even the most dangerous of situations."
This sentence creates a clear and consistent picture of Olivia as a fearless and daring individual.
