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Although retired, the professor takes pains to remain ______ [#permalink] New post   22 Oct 2017, 16:13
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Although retired, the professor takes pains to remain _________ the latest developments in her field.
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(A) akimbo to
(B) abreast of
(C) obtuse to
(D) subservient to
(E) askance to


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Re: Although retired, the professor takes pains to remain ______ [#permalink] New post   01 Nov 2017, 17:40
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The word although gives you a clue that what the professor is doing is unusual or not required of a retired person. “Takes pains” also tells you that what she is doing is difficult. To keep abreast of a topic is to remain current.

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