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Those unfamiliar with her (i) sense of humor tended to take her words
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Those unfamiliar with her (i) _________ sense of humor tended to take her words at face value, and were sometimes repelled by her apparent inability to speak seriously of any subject. For those in the know, however, her (ii) ________ remarks were endlessly entertaining.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. flippant | D. jocular |
| B. raucous | E. iconoclastic |
| C. erudite | F. equivocal |
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18 Nov 2024, 13:34
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(i)
People unfamiliar with her ______ humor took her words at face value.
These people listening didn't know she was joking and took her words seriously. Because of this, they were repelled by her inability to speak seriously of any subject.
Look for words that would contrast serious behavior and support someone being repelled at her humor.
Erudite relates to knowledge: she is erudite... she's pretty bright
Raucous is related to noise: raucousraves can cause a ruckus
Flippant relates to being unserious and disrespectful: a flippant response is like flipping someone off
(ii)
For those in the know, however, her ____ remarks were endlessly entertaining.
This indicates a contrast to the people who are unfamiliar with her humor. Meaning, they are familiar with her humor. You can be further confident that you are looking for a contrasting word to flippant because the individuals who know her humor find her ____ remarks "endlessly entertaining".
Jocular is relating to humor: I think about when someone is laughing their jaw moves
Iconoclast relates to people who attack cherished beliefs: A person who may clash with others
Equivocal: Think equi: equal; and vocal: voice - two voices, meaning there is more than one interpretation
Answer is A. flippant and D. jocular
People unfamiliar with her ______ humor took her words at face value.
These people listening didn't know she was joking and took her words seriously. Because of this, they were repelled by her inability to speak seriously of any subject.
Look for words that would contrast serious behavior and support someone being repelled at her humor.
Erudite relates to knowledge: she is erudite... she's pretty bright
Raucous is related to noise: raucousraves can cause a ruckus
Flippant relates to being unserious and disrespectful: a flippant response is like flipping someone off
(ii)
For those in the know, however, her ____ remarks were endlessly entertaining.
This indicates a contrast to the people who are unfamiliar with her humor. Meaning, they are familiar with her humor. You can be further confident that you are looking for a contrasting word to flippant because the individuals who know her humor find her ____ remarks "endlessly entertaining".
Jocular is relating to humor: I think about when someone is laughing their jaw moves
Iconoclast relates to people who attack cherished beliefs: A person who may clash with others
Equivocal: Think equi: equal; and vocal: voice - two voices, meaning there is more than one interpretation
Answer is A. flippant and D. jocular
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