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That the two botanists signed on to the Amazon expedition
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That the two botanists signed on to the Amazon expedition largely out of ______ is suggested by the memoir of one of them, who wrote decades afterward that the expedition's leader had promised that every new orchid species they collected along the river would bear their names in perpetuity.
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| A. avarice |
| B. vainglory |
| C. caprice | D. cupidity | E. egotism |
| F. ostentation |
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That the two botanists signed on to the Amazon expedition
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11 Oct 2026, 21:31
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The botanists were motivated by the promise that newly discovered orchid species would bear their names permanently. This suggests a desire for personal fame, recognition, and self-importance.
B. Vainglory - excessive pride in one's achievements or a desire for fame and admiration.
E. Egotism - excessive self-centeredness or an inflated sense of one's own importance.
A. Avarice - an excessive desire for wealth or material gain.
C. Caprice - unpredictable or impulsive behavior.
D. Cupidity - greed, especially for money or possessions.
F. Ostentation - a showy display intended to attract attention or admiration.
Although avarice and cupidity both suggest greed, the botanists were promised lasting recognition, not financial rewards.
Answer: B,E.
The botanists were motivated by the promise that newly discovered orchid species would bear their names permanently. This suggests a desire for personal fame, recognition, and self-importance.
B. Vainglory - excessive pride in one's achievements or a desire for fame and admiration.
E. Egotism - excessive self-centeredness or an inflated sense of one's own importance.
A. Avarice - an excessive desire for wealth or material gain.
C. Caprice - unpredictable or impulsive behavior.
D. Cupidity - greed, especially for money or possessions.
F. Ostentation - a showy display intended to attract attention or admiration.
Although avarice and cupidity both suggest greed, the botanists were promised lasting recognition, not financial rewards.
Answer: B,E.
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