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Stephen was always (i) ________ ; in fact,
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Stephen was always (i) ________ ; in fact, his own father described him as having a(n) (ii) ________ vacillation.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. indecisive | D. concern for |
| B. earnest | E. propensity for |
| C. volatile | F. aversion to |
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Explanation
The key clue is “vacillation,” which means indecision or wavering.
Blank (i)
“Stephen was always ________; ... vacillation”
indecisive: This directly matches “vacillation”
earnest: This is unrelated
volatile: This means emotionally unstable, not indecisive
Best choice: A
Blank (ii)
“having a(n) ______ vacillation”
We need a phrase meaning a tendency toward vacillation:
concern for: This doesn’t fit
propensity for: This means a tendency toward something
aversion to: opposite meaning
Best choice: E
Answer: A,E
The key clue is “vacillation,” which means indecision or wavering.
Blank (i)
“Stephen was always ________; ... vacillation”
indecisive: This directly matches “vacillation”
earnest: This is unrelated
volatile: This means emotionally unstable, not indecisive
Best choice: A
Blank (ii)
“having a(n) ______ vacillation”
We need a phrase meaning a tendency toward vacillation:
concern for: This doesn’t fit
propensity for: This means a tendency toward something
aversion to: opposite meaning
Best choice: E
Answer: A,E
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