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Since vintage wine has emerged as a serious area for investment,
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17 May 2026, 01:53
17 May 2026, 01:53
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Since vintage wine has emerged as a serious area for investment, collectors who once focused exclusively on either Burgundy or Bordeaux now seek (i) _______ cellars spanning both regions and beyond. The estate sales through which such acquisitions are made have grown markedly more (ii) ________ , with bidding wars now common even for mid-tier lots. And unlike a decade ago, when enthusiasts tended to specialize narrowly, today's serious buyers maintain interests that are strikingly (iii) _______。
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. authenticated | D. tedious | G. erratic |
| B. comprehensive | E. contentious | H. wide-ranging |
| C. prestigious | F. exclusive | I. antiquarian |
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Re: Since vintage wine has emerged as a serious area for investment,
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20 May 2026, 04:00
20 May 2026, 04:00
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Blank (i) - B. comprehensive: The either/or → both structure requires a word meaning complete and all-encompassing. Prestigious is the premium trap - it sounds naturally motivated but addresses status, not scope.
Blank (ii) - E. contentious: "Bidding wars now common" is the confirmation signal. Contentious (involving strong disagreement and rivalry) matches precisely.
Blank (iii) - H. wide-ranging: "Specialize narrowly" in the same sentence is the direct contrast signal. Wide-ranging is the only antonym of narrow specialization.
Blank (ii) - E. contentious: "Bidding wars now common" is the confirmation signal. Contentious (involving strong disagreement and rivalry) matches precisely.
Blank (iii) - H. wide-ranging: "Specialize narrowly" in the same sentence is the direct contrast signal. Wide-ranging is the only antonym of narrow specialization.
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