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The first blank is an easy place to start, and refers to the amorous relationships between men and women. The clue for the first blank is worthy of censure, so use “inappropriate” as a word for the first blank. Choices (B) and (C)— patronizing, sacrosanct— can be eliminated, because they do not match “inappropriate.” The correct answer for the first blank is (A), prurient. Now look at the third blank, which refers to something that happened in the culture. The clue for the third blank is that the reaction to the relationships marks a profound shift, so use “change” as a word for the third blank. Choice (H), which means to acquire the traits of another group, and (I), which means to have prejudice, can be eliminated because they do not match “change.” The correct answer for the third blank is (G), transformation. Now look at the second blank, which refers to the types of relationships Lawrence describes. The clue for the second blank is the relationships now seem to appear on film and television on a daily basis, so use “normal” as a word for the second blank. Choices (D) and (F) can be eliminated, because they do not match “normal.” The correct answer for the second blank is (E), pedestrian. The correct answer is (A), (E), and (G).