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That callers to talk radio so readily cheer
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That callers to talk radio so readily cheer a host's every jab at the senator's grasp of foreign policy says less about foreign policy than about how much _______ the audience was already primed to relish.
| Two Answers |
|---|
| A. equanimity |
| B. disdain |
| C. tenacity | D. contumely | E. trepidation |
| F. apprehension |
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That callers to talk radio so readily cheer
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04 Oct 2026, 00:10
04 Oct 2026, 00:10
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Correct Answers:
B. disdain
D. contumely
Difficulty Level: Medium
Full Explanation
Sentence Structure Logic
The sentence argues that callers cheer the host's jabs at the senator's foreign policy. The key insight is that this cheering reveals less about foreign policy expertise and more about the audience's pre-existing attitude toward the senator.
The blank must describe an attitude that:
1 Was already present in the audience before the host spoke.
2 Explains why they cheer insults aimed at the senator.
If the audience was already primed to despise or scorn the senator, they would eagerly applaud any criticism, regardless of its merit.
Why B. disdain and D. contumely work:
Disdain = a feeling of contempt or scorn; looking down on someone as unworthy.
Contumely = insolent or insulting language; scornful rudeness or contempt.
Both describe a contemptuous, scornful attitude-exactly what would make an audience relish jabs at a senator. They are close synonyms, satisfying Sentence Equivalence.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A. equanimity = calmness, composure, evenness of mind. An equanimous audience would not cheer jabs; they would remain detached.
C. tenacity = persistence or determination. This does not explain why they cheer insults.
E. trepidation = fear or apprehension about the future. While the audience might fear the senator, fear does not explain cheering jabs and insults.
F. apprehension = similar to trepidation; means anxiety or fear. Again, fear does not explain the relish for insults.
B. disdain
D. contumely
Difficulty Level: Medium
Full Explanation
Sentence Structure Logic
The sentence argues that callers cheer the host's jabs at the senator's foreign policy. The key insight is that this cheering reveals less about foreign policy expertise and more about the audience's pre-existing attitude toward the senator.
The blank must describe an attitude that:
1 Was already present in the audience before the host spoke.
2 Explains why they cheer insults aimed at the senator.
If the audience was already primed to despise or scorn the senator, they would eagerly applaud any criticism, regardless of its merit.
Why B. disdain and D. contumely work:
Disdain = a feeling of contempt or scorn; looking down on someone as unworthy.
Contumely = insolent or insulting language; scornful rudeness or contempt.
Both describe a contemptuous, scornful attitude-exactly what would make an audience relish jabs at a senator. They are close synonyms, satisfying Sentence Equivalence.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A. equanimity = calmness, composure, evenness of mind. An equanimous audience would not cheer jabs; they would remain detached.
C. tenacity = persistence or determination. This does not explain why they cheer insults.
E. trepidation = fear or apprehension about the future. While the audience might fear the senator, fear does not explain cheering jabs and insults.
F. apprehension = similar to trepidation; means anxiety or fear. Again, fear does not explain the relish for insults.
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