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Far too (i) ________ to consider a career in the political limelight,
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03 Oct 2024, 09:41
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Far too (i) ________ to consider a career in the political limelight, the unassuming aide contented herself with a career behind the scenes, (ii) ________ supporting the political heavyweights of her day.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. diffident | D. implicitly |
| B. apathetic | E. quietly |
| C. ideological | F. skeptically |
Re: Far too (i) ________ to consider a career in the political limelight,
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27 May 2025, 12:07
27 May 2025, 12:07
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Diffident, quietly.
The initial "Far too" indicates that the first blank will oppose "limelight" (an old theatrical expression meaning to be in the spotlight) and agree with "unassuming" (shy). "Diffident" (shy or reserved) is a good match and is also a clue for the second blank, which must match the first one; "quietly" is the best choice. Neither "implicitly" nor "skeptically" matches the meaning of shy or reserved. "Ideologically" is a theme trap that ignores the objective clues. "Apathetic" (unenergetic, indifferent) is also a spin trap.
Diffident, quietly.
The initial "Far too" indicates that the first blank will oppose "limelight" (an old theatrical expression meaning to be in the spotlight) and agree with "unassuming" (shy). "Diffident" (shy or reserved) is a good match and is also a clue for the second blank, which must match the first one; "quietly" is the best choice. Neither "implicitly" nor "skeptically" matches the meaning of shy or reserved. "Ideologically" is a theme trap that ignores the objective clues. "Apathetic" (unenergetic, indifferent) is also a spin trap.
Far too (i) ________ to consider a career in the political limelight,
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31 May 2025, 06:57
31 May 2025, 06:57
Why not option D?
