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Although the couch had appeared imposing in the furniture store, once
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20 Jul 2025, 14:29
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Although the couch had appeared imposing in the furniture store, once it was installed in the living room it seemed _______ by the grandeur of that room's high ceiling and sumptuous décor.
| Two Answers |
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| A. absconded |
| B. minimized |
| C. obviated | D. rarefied | E. diminished |
| F. depicted |
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29 Jul 2025, 09:33
29 Jul 2025, 09:33
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The sentence discusses how the couch, which initially seemed imposing, appears different once placed in a grand room with high ceilings and sumptuous décor. The correct answers should convey the idea that the couch now seems less impressive or less significant in comparison to its surroundings.
Let's analyze the options:
A. absconded - means to leave hurriedly and secretly. It doesn't fit here.
B. minimized - means made to seem less important or smaller. This fits well.
C. obviated - means removed a need or difficulty. Doesn't fit the context.
D. rarefied - means made more refined or elevated, which contradicts the intended meaning.
E. diminished - means made smaller or less impressive. This fits well.
F. depicted - means represented or shown, which does not make sense here.
Correct answers: B. minimized and E. diminished
Let's analyze the options:
A. absconded - means to leave hurriedly and secretly. It doesn't fit here.
B. minimized - means made to seem less important or smaller. This fits well.
C. obviated - means removed a need or difficulty. Doesn't fit the context.
D. rarefied - means made more refined or elevated, which contradicts the intended meaning.
E. diminished - means made smaller or less impressive. This fits well.
F. depicted - means represented or shown, which does not make sense here.
Correct answers: B. minimized and E. diminished
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