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In his youth, Oscar Wilde catapulted to sudden fame both bec
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25 Apr 2018, 02:02
25 Apr 2018, 02:02
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In his youth, Oscar Wilde catapulted to sudden fame both because of and despite his (i)_________ witticisms; however, the cutting remarks that won him renown also led to his financial and physical ruin, and he died (ii)_________ and sickly in a shabby Parisian hotel.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
| (A) innovative | (D) pallid |
| (B) acerbic | (E) aghast |
| (C) inimical | (F) impecunious |
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Re: In his youth, Oscar Wilde catapulted to sudden fame both bec
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26 Apr 2018, 22:30
26 Apr 2018, 22:30
This is tough one
can someone please explain how F is correct option here
can someone please explain how F is correct option here
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30 Apr 2018, 16:25
30 Apr 2018, 16:25
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He died having little or no money. That is the meaning of F.
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