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The characteristic (i)___________of Victorian homes lies in
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21 Oct 2020, 23:19
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The characteristic (i)___________of Victorian homes lies in stark contrast to the more modern style of houses designed recently: today’s architects are often utilitarian, discarding any architectural embellishments to the point that their style could almost be described as (ii)___________.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. ornateness | D. ascetic |
| B. blandishments | E. concomitant |
| C. austerity | F. labyrinthine |
Re: The characteristic (i)___________of Victorian homes lies in
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29 Oct 2020, 01:17
29 Oct 2020, 01:17
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Victorian Homes are being compared to homes designed recently.
Recent Homes: utilitarian, discarding any architectural embellishments
=> Victorian Homes: Ornate in style - A. ornateness
'to the point' indicates extreme case: there extreme case of 'lacking embellishments' would suit with D. ascetic
Recent Homes: utilitarian, discarding any architectural embellishments
=> Victorian Homes: Ornate in style - A. ornateness
'to the point' indicates extreme case: there extreme case of 'lacking embellishments' would suit with D. ascetic
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