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Rarely aggressive, Sheila often avoids conflict, but once somebody att
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24 Jun 2025, 02:17
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Rarely aggressive, Sheila often avoids conflict, but once somebody attacks her beliefs, she becomes a noble warrior, channeling a latent ______ .
| Two Answers |
|---|
| A. passivity |
| B. pugnacity |
| C. rancor | D. assertiveness | E. docility |
| F. bellicosity |
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Re: Rarely aggressive, Sheila often avoids conflict, but once somebody att
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25 Jun 2025, 04:15
25 Jun 2025, 04:15
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The sentence describes Sheila as usually non-aggressive but transforming into a "noble warrior" when her beliefs are attacked, suggesting she reveals a hidden combative or fighting spirit.
- B. pugnacity ( $\underset{\sim}{0}$ ) - Means eagerness to fight or aggressiveness. Fits perfectly with her warriorlike response.
- F. bellicosity ( $\searrow$ ) - Means warlike or hostile nature. Also matches the idea of her becoming combative when provoked.
Why the others are wrong:
- A. passivity - Means inaction (opposite of what's described).
- C. rancor - Means bitterness or resentment, which is more about lingering anger than a fighting spirit.
- D. assertiveness - While she stands up for herself, this is too mild; the sentence emphasizes warrior-like aggression, not just confidence.
- E. docility - Means submissiveness (the opposite of her reaction).
Final Answer:
B. pugnacity and F. bellicosity (both mean aggressive fighting spirit, fitting the "noble warrior" image).
- B. pugnacity ( $\underset{\sim}{0}$ ) - Means eagerness to fight or aggressiveness. Fits perfectly with her warriorlike response.
- F. bellicosity ( $\searrow$ ) - Means warlike or hostile nature. Also matches the idea of her becoming combative when provoked.
Why the others are wrong:
- A. passivity - Means inaction (opposite of what's described).
- C. rancor - Means bitterness or resentment, which is more about lingering anger than a fighting spirit.
- D. assertiveness - While she stands up for herself, this is too mild; the sentence emphasizes warrior-like aggression, not just confidence.
- E. docility - Means submissiveness (the opposite of her reaction).
Final Answer:
B. pugnacity and F. bellicosity (both mean aggressive fighting spirit, fitting the "noble warrior" image).
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