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The last candidate interviewed conducted herself with commendable
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The last candidate interviewed conducted herself with commendable ________ even when badgered with questions that had drawn unseemly outbursts from all the other interviewees.
| Two Answers |
|---|
| A. pertinacity |
| B. adroitness |
| C. alacrity | D. decorum | E. propriety |
| F. presence of mind |
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19 Mar 2026, 00:26
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The correct answers are D. decorum and E. propriety.
Explanation
The sentence establishes a contrast between the "last candidate" and the "other interviewees." While the others had "unseemly outbursts" (inappropriate, emotional reactions) when badgered, the last candidate remained professional and well-behaved.
- Decorum refers to behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; etiquette.
- Propriety refers to the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
Both words perfectly capture the "commendable" calmness and professional conduct required to offset an "unseemly" reaction.
Why the other options don't work:
- Pertinacity (A): Means persistence or stubbornness. While she might have been persistent, it doesn't directly contrast with "unseemly outbursts" as well as behavioral standards do.
- Adroitness (B): Means cleverness or skill. A candidate can be clever while still being rude or having an outburst.
- Alacrity (C): Means brisk and cheerful readiness. Being "cheerful" while being badgered is a bit of a stretch and doesn't fit the professional tone.
- Presence of mind (F): This means the ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action. While it's a very strong distractor, it doesn't have a perfect synonym among the other choices like "decorum" and "propriety" do.
Explanation
The sentence establishes a contrast between the "last candidate" and the "other interviewees." While the others had "unseemly outbursts" (inappropriate, emotional reactions) when badgered, the last candidate remained professional and well-behaved.
- Decorum refers to behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; etiquette.
- Propriety refers to the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
Both words perfectly capture the "commendable" calmness and professional conduct required to offset an "unseemly" reaction.
Why the other options don't work:
- Pertinacity (A): Means persistence or stubbornness. While she might have been persistent, it doesn't directly contrast with "unseemly outbursts" as well as behavioral standards do.
- Adroitness (B): Means cleverness or skill. A candidate can be clever while still being rude or having an outburst.
- Alacrity (C): Means brisk and cheerful readiness. Being "cheerful" while being badgered is a bit of a stretch and doesn't fit the professional tone.
- Presence of mind (F): This means the ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action. While it's a very strong distractor, it doesn't have a perfect synonym among the other choices like "decorum" and "propriety" do.
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