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James's (i) $\qquad$ disposition seemed irresistibly to infect those a
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23 Jun 2025, 23:50
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James's (i) _______ disposition seemed irresistibly to infect those around him, taking wavering hope and turning it into robust optimism. It was as if his very presence made the silver lining of every cloud (ii) ________ .
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. sanguinary | D. manifest |
| B. ruddy | E. tangible |
| C. sanguine | F. coruscate |
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Re: James's (i) $\qquad$ disposition seemed irresistibly to infect those a
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29 Jun 2025, 09:04
29 Jun 2025, 09:04
The second blank is quite vague, could you please share the explanation Carcass
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29 Jun 2025, 09:59
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Blank (i): James's $\qquad$ disposition
The sentence describes James's disposition as something that "infects those around him, taking wavering hope and turning it into robust optimism." This suggests that James has a very positive, optimistic disposition.
Let's look at the options:
- A. sanguinary: This means "bloodthirsty" or "involving bloodshed." This is clearly negative and doesn't fit the context.
- B. ruddy: This means "having a healthy red color" (often used to describe complexion). While it can be positive, it doesn't relate to optimism or disposition in this context.
- C. sanguine: This means "optimistic" or "cheerful," especially in a difficult situation. This fits perfectly with the idea of turning "wavering hope into robust optimism."
Best choice for Blank (i): C. sanguine
Blank (ii): made the silver lining of every cloud $\qquad$
The phrase "silver lining of every cloud" refers to the positive aspect of a difficult situation. The blank describes how James's presence makes this silver lining (positive aspect) more noticeable or vivid.
Let's look at the options:
- D. manifest: This means "clear or obvious to the eye or mind." This could work, as James's presence could make the silver lining more obvious.
- E. tangible: This means "perceptible by touch" or "clearly perceptible." While it could fit, it's less commonly used to describe abstract things like a "silver lining."
- F. coruscate: This means "to sparkle or glitter" or "to exhibit brilliance." This is a more vivid and poetic choice, suggesting that the silver lining becomes brighter or more dazzling because of James's presence. This fits well with the idea of his "very presence" having a transformative effect.
Between "manifest" and "coruscate," the latter is more vivid and aligns better with the idea of James's disposition being infectious and uplifting.
Best choice for Blank (ii): F. coruscate
Final Answer:
Blank (i): C. sanguine
Blank (ii): F. coruscate
The completed sentence:
James's sanguine disposition seemed irresistibly to infect those around him, taking wavering hope and turning it into robust optimism. It was as if his very presence made the silver lining of every cloud coruscate.
The sentence describes James's disposition as something that "infects those around him, taking wavering hope and turning it into robust optimism." This suggests that James has a very positive, optimistic disposition.
Let's look at the options:
- A. sanguinary: This means "bloodthirsty" or "involving bloodshed." This is clearly negative and doesn't fit the context.
- B. ruddy: This means "having a healthy red color" (often used to describe complexion). While it can be positive, it doesn't relate to optimism or disposition in this context.
- C. sanguine: This means "optimistic" or "cheerful," especially in a difficult situation. This fits perfectly with the idea of turning "wavering hope into robust optimism."
Best choice for Blank (i): C. sanguine
Blank (ii): made the silver lining of every cloud $\qquad$
The phrase "silver lining of every cloud" refers to the positive aspect of a difficult situation. The blank describes how James's presence makes this silver lining (positive aspect) more noticeable or vivid.
Let's look at the options:
- D. manifest: This means "clear or obvious to the eye or mind." This could work, as James's presence could make the silver lining more obvious.
- E. tangible: This means "perceptible by touch" or "clearly perceptible." While it could fit, it's less commonly used to describe abstract things like a "silver lining."
- F. coruscate: This means "to sparkle or glitter" or "to exhibit brilliance." This is a more vivid and poetic choice, suggesting that the silver lining becomes brighter or more dazzling because of James's presence. This fits well with the idea of his "very presence" having a transformative effect.
Between "manifest" and "coruscate," the latter is more vivid and aligns better with the idea of James's disposition being infectious and uplifting.
Best choice for Blank (ii): F. coruscate
Final Answer:
Blank (i): C. sanguine
Blank (ii): F. coruscate
The completed sentence:
James's sanguine disposition seemed irresistibly to infect those around him, taking wavering hope and turning it into robust optimism. It was as if his very presence made the silver lining of every cloud coruscate.
