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When staying in a hotel, Bernard would arrange for his valet to bring
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When staying in a hotel, Bernard would arrange for his valet to bring him his newspaper in the dining room so that everyone would realize that he had a manservant; this (i) _______ embarrassed his nephew who, though equally rich, preferred a more (ii) ________ life-style.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. ostentation | D. opulent |
| B. arrogance | E. libertine |
| C. dissimulation | F. understated |
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The act described is Bernard arranging for his valet to bring him his newspaper in the dining room so that "everyone would realize that he had a manservant." This action is solely for the purpose of showing off his wealth/status.
The word must describe this kind of excessive display of wealth or vanity.
A. ostentation (means a pretentious and vulgar display of wealth and luxury, intended to attract notice).
Second Blank
The nephew is "equally rich" but is "embarrassed" by Bernard's public displays and therefore prefers a different lifestyle.
The word must describe a lifestyle that is the opposite of ostentatious—one that is moderate, modest, or quiet about its wealth.
F. understated (means presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way; modest).
The act described is Bernard arranging for his valet to bring him his newspaper in the dining room so that "everyone would realize that he had a manservant." This action is solely for the purpose of showing off his wealth/status.
The word must describe this kind of excessive display of wealth or vanity.
A. ostentation (means a pretentious and vulgar display of wealth and luxury, intended to attract notice).
Second Blank
The nephew is "equally rich" but is "embarrassed" by Bernard's public displays and therefore prefers a different lifestyle.
The word must describe a lifestyle that is the opposite of ostentatious—one that is moderate, modest, or quiet about its wealth.
F. understated (means presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way; modest).
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