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Traditionally (i) $\qquad$ in their criticism of the hazards of nuclea
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29 Jul 2025, 23:14
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Traditionally (i) ________ in their criticism of the hazards of nuclear power-which are undeniably pressing-many environmental groups failed to cite any viable energy alternatives; still, these very groups often (ii) _______ the success of "green technologies," innovations that, until very recently, were able to provide only a fraction of the power required to sustain a populace.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. muted | D. derided |
| B. vociferous | E. trumpeted |
| C. misguided | F. condoned |
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Traditionally (i) $\qquad$ in their criticism of the hazards of nuclea
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02 Aug 2025, 06:36
02 Aug 2025, 06:36
Vociferous and trumpet suit well.
Re: Traditionally (i) $\qquad$ in their criticism of the hazards of nuclea
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06 Sep 2025, 02:40
06 Sep 2025, 02:40
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The correct words for the blanks are (i) vociferous and (ii) trumpeted.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): (B) vociferous
The sentence notes that these groups are "undeniably pressing" in their criticism of nuclear power's hazards. The word that best describes a loud, assertive, and vehement form of criticism is vociferous. This word perfectly captures the strong and outspoken nature of the environmental groups' opposition.
- Blank (ii): (E) trumpeted
The second part of the sentence introduces a contrast using the word "still." This shows a contradiction: despite not having viable alternatives, the groups still did something related to "green technologies." Trumpeted means to proclaim or announce something in an enthusiastic or boastful manner. This fits the context of groups enthusiastically promoting these technologies, even when the technologies weren't yet sufficient to meet the populace's needs.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): (B) vociferous
The sentence notes that these groups are "undeniably pressing" in their criticism of nuclear power's hazards. The word that best describes a loud, assertive, and vehement form of criticism is vociferous. This word perfectly captures the strong and outspoken nature of the environmental groups' opposition.
- Blank (ii): (E) trumpeted
The second part of the sentence introduces a contrast using the word "still." This shows a contradiction: despite not having viable alternatives, the groups still did something related to "green technologies." Trumpeted means to proclaim or announce something in an enthusiastic or boastful manner. This fits the context of groups enthusiastically promoting these technologies, even when the technologies weren't yet sufficient to meet the populace's needs.
