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Re: The club had been all male up until 1963, when it began to a
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06 Nov 2017, 19:09
Explanation
Given the lengthy explanation of the club’s history, the elderly male member’s suggestion was “backwards,” or “hopelessly old-fashioned.” Only regressive matches.
In the second blank, you want something that reflects the idea play bridge and drink tea without having to worry about serious issues. Auxiliary has this sense of “secondary” or “on the side.”
Regressive, auxiliary.