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Refusing to (i) ____________ his vituperative words, the ambassador on
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04 Aug 2025, 21:49
04 Aug 2025, 21:49
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Refusing to (i) ____________ his vituperative words, the ambassador only further (ii) ____________ members of the multinational committee.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. exacerbate | D. intrigued |
| B. moderate | E. encouraged |
| C. intensify | F. incensed |
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Re: Refusing to (i) ____________ his vituperative words, the ambassador on
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12 Aug 2025, 01:14
12 Aug 2025, 01:14
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Moderating and incensing perfectly fit. He was in a refusal of his previous attitude which was getting people angry, he furthered this behaviour causing people to get angry (incensed) more.
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17 Aug 2025, 03:10
17 Aug 2025, 03:10
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The correct answer for Blank (i) is B. moderate and for Blank (ii) is F. incensed.
Explanation
The sentence describes an ambassador who uses "vituperative words," which means harshly abusive or critical language. The two blanks should reflect the cause-and-effect relationship of his actions.
- Blank (i): The ambassador refuses to do something with his harsh words. To show a refusal to change, the word must mean to make less harsh or intense.
- A. exacerbate : To make a problem worse. This is the opposite of what he would refuse to do.
- B. moderate : To make or become less extreme, intense, or violent. This fits the context perfectly, as he is refusing to tone down his words.
- C. intensify: To make or become more intense. This is also the opposite of the needed meaning.
- Blank (ii): His refusal to change his words leads to a further negative reaction from the committee members.
- D. intrigued : To arouse the curiosity or interest of someone. The committee would not be interested in his abusive language.
- E. encouraged: To give support, confidence, or hope to someone. This is the opposite of the likely reaction to his words.
- F. incensed : To make someone very angry; to infuriate. This fits the context perfectly, as the ambassador's refusal to moderate his abusive language would make the committee members furious.
Therefore, the completed sentence is: "Refusing to moderate his vituperative words, the ambassador only further incensed members of the multinational committee."
Explanation
The sentence describes an ambassador who uses "vituperative words," which means harshly abusive or critical language. The two blanks should reflect the cause-and-effect relationship of his actions.
- Blank (i): The ambassador refuses to do something with his harsh words. To show a refusal to change, the word must mean to make less harsh or intense.
- A. exacerbate : To make a problem worse. This is the opposite of what he would refuse to do.
- B. moderate : To make or become less extreme, intense, or violent. This fits the context perfectly, as he is refusing to tone down his words.
- C. intensify: To make or become more intense. This is also the opposite of the needed meaning.
- Blank (ii): His refusal to change his words leads to a further negative reaction from the committee members.
- D. intrigued : To arouse the curiosity or interest of someone. The committee would not be interested in his abusive language.
- E. encouraged: To give support, confidence, or hope to someone. This is the opposite of the likely reaction to his words.
- F. incensed : To make someone very angry; to infuriate. This fits the context perfectly, as the ambassador's refusal to moderate his abusive language would make the committee members furious.
Therefore, the completed sentence is: "Refusing to moderate his vituperative words, the ambassador only further incensed members of the multinational committee."
