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Those close to the chairman knew not to take his emotions at
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Those close to the chairman knew not to take his emotions at face value; they knew he was dour when he seemed joyous and (i) __________ when he seemed comfortable.
A. restive
B. nonchalant
C. thorough
D. dormant
E. plaintive
A. restive
B. nonchalant
C. thorough
D. dormant
E. plaintive
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Re: Those close to the chairman knew not to take his emotions at
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07 Apr 2020, 14:34
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There is a direct contrast between the blank and the word "comfortable". Hence, the answer is A - restive.
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Those close to the chairman knew not to take his emotions at face value; they knew he was dour(like dolorous / sad) when he seemed joyous and (i) __________ when he seemed comfortable (blank is filed with antonyms).
A. restive -- restless
B. nonchalant (i dnnt know it meaning)
C. thorough ( not sutable)
D. dormant (sitting ideal )
E. plaintive ( sad , remorse , one who has complain in cort)
A. restive -- restless
B. nonchalant (i dnnt know it meaning)
C. thorough ( not sutable)
D. dormant (sitting ideal )
E. plaintive ( sad , remorse , one who has complain in cort)
