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Although known for bon mots such as, If you dont have anything nice [#permalink] New post   22 Oct 2024, 10:38
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Although known for bon mots such as, “If you don’t have anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me,” Alice Roosevelt Longworth was said to be very kind; her circulated ________ did not reflect vindictiveness.

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A. vituperations
B. rants
C. witticisms
D. zeal
E. quips
F. taciturnity
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Re: Although known for bon mots such as, If you dont have anything nice [#permalink] New post   22 Oct 2024, 22:57
The correct answers are C. witticisms and E. quips.

"witticisms" and "quips" refer to clever, humorous remarks, which aligns with the idea of Alice Roosevelt Longworth being known for her witty sayings, such as the example given in the sentence.
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Re: Although known for bon mots such as, If you dont have anything nice [#permalink] New post   22 Oct 2024, 23:49
I think words like quips and witticisms in no wise reflect the vindictiveness...
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