Re: When he joked about his shortcomings as a husband, his humor
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13 Sep 2025, 02:01
The correct words for the blanks are (i) mordant and (ii) disquieted.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): B. mordant
The sentence describes a man's humor about his shortcomings as a husband. The humor grew "too $\qquad$ " and became "so bitter and ironic." The word mordant means having a sharp or critical quality; biting. It perfectly describes a bitter and ironic humor.
- Blank (ii): D. disquieted
The second blank describes the effect of his bitter humor on the listeners. It made them feel uncomfortable. The word disquieted means to make someone feel anxious or worried. It accurately reflects the reaction of the friends who found the humor unsettling.
The Complete Sentence
When he joked about his shortcomings as a husband, his humor grew too mordant for our comfort, becoming so bitter and ironic that we found ourselves disquieted.