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Sentence Equivalence #Q22-kenjogo or humble language
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The kenjogo or humble language used in Japanese to refer to oneself and the sonkeigo or honorific language used to describe inoculator are often toned down in English translation, as more accurate renderings might sound ______________to an ear accustomed to more egalitarian phrasings.
Servile
Garrulous
Obsequious
Circumspect
Querulous
Loquacious
Servile
Garrulous
Obsequious
Circumspect
Querulous
Loquacious
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Explanation: Servile and obsequious are the best fit.
Re: Sentence Equivalence #Q22-kenjogo or humble language
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30 May 2018, 03:40
30 May 2018, 03:40
the options does not seem to fit the context of the sentence. can anybody please explain the rational for the answer choice?
Re: Sentence Equivalence #Q22-kenjogo or humble language
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30 May 2018, 04:58
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The first line of the sentence seems difficult to grasp. However for the purpose of answering the question we only need the part after "as more accurate......egalitarian phrasings." We need something in the blank that is opposite of "egalitarian" which means equality for all. In this case only servile and obsequious is opposite.
