That we may become flaccid after our rivals have been vanquished, and we are surrounded by those friendly to our interests, is in no way a(n) (i) ________ observation. Still, history is rife with examples where a sense of (ii) ________ pervades once a people have achieved victory. Yet, even were this insight more (iii) ________ few would take notice, as human nature is wont to ignore future threats in times of prosperity.

Blank (i)	Blank (ii)	Blank (iii)
A. pithy	D. duty	G. widely circulated
B. trite	E. camaraderie	H. clearly unassailable
C. astounding	F. complacency	I. hastily dismissed