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The aging rock stars insistence on retaining the _______ stage design
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The aging rock star’s insistence on retaining the _______ stage designs and special effects from the band’s heyday made their concerts anachronistic in this new era in which subdued, even stark, staging was the norm.
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| subtle |
| flamboyant |
| expensive | subversive | intricate |
| ostentatious |
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Official Answers : B,F
The word "anachronistic" (from another time) means that what the aging rock star did was out of sync with this new era. If you were unfamiliar with that challenging word, there are other clues to follow. The word "insistence" also suggests that the rock star is somewhat stubbornly doing his own thing in this "new era." So if the new era is characterized by subdued and even stark staging, you want a word that suggests that the rock star has a bolder or more glamorous style. You might predict something like "showy" or "extravagant." The best matches are flamboyant and ostentatious. Subtle is the opposite of what you want, while expensive and subversive are plausible in the sentence but don't have a match.
The correct answers are (B) and (F).
The word "anachronistic" (from another time) means that what the aging rock star did was out of sync with this new era. If you were unfamiliar with that challenging word, there are other clues to follow. The word "insistence" also suggests that the rock star is somewhat stubbornly doing his own thing in this "new era." So if the new era is characterized by subdued and even stark staging, you want a word that suggests that the rock star has a bolder or more glamorous style. You might predict something like "showy" or "extravagant." The best matches are flamboyant and ostentatious. Subtle is the opposite of what you want, while expensive and subversive are plausible in the sentence but don't have a match.
The correct answers are (B) and (F).
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