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While Vorotsky sometimes indulges in sentimental notions, surely his e
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While Vorotsky sometimes indulges in sentimental notions, surely his entire body of work does not warrant the label (i) ________ .
| Blank (i) |
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| A. trite |
| B. acerbic |
| C. treadt | D. melancholic | E. tawdry |
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Re: While Vorotsky sometimes indulges in sentimental notions, surely his e
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09 Nov 2025, 02:13
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Let's break this down.
The sentence says Vorotsky sometimes indulges in sentimental notions, but his entire body of work does not deserve a certain label.
That label should be something related to "sentimental" but more negative - perhaps "overly sentimental" or "cheaply sentimental."
- A. trite - overused and clichéd; could fit, but not specifically tied to sentimentality.
- B. acerbic - sharp and harsh; opposite of sentimental.
- C. treacly - excessively sweet or sentimental - perfect match for the negative label for being too sentimental.
- D. melancholic - sad; not the same as sentimental.
- E. tawdry - cheap and showy; not quite the right meaning for sentimental.
The best fit is treacly - it directly means "overly sentimental," so the sentence means: Just because he's sometimes sentimental doesn't mean his whole work is treacly.
Answer: C. treacly
The sentence says Vorotsky sometimes indulges in sentimental notions, but his entire body of work does not deserve a certain label.
That label should be something related to "sentimental" but more negative - perhaps "overly sentimental" or "cheaply sentimental."
- A. trite - overused and clichéd; could fit, but not specifically tied to sentimentality.
- B. acerbic - sharp and harsh; opposite of sentimental.
- C. treacly - excessively sweet or sentimental - perfect match for the negative label for being too sentimental.
- D. melancholic - sad; not the same as sentimental.
- E. tawdry - cheap and showy; not quite the right meaning for sentimental.
The best fit is treacly - it directly means "overly sentimental," so the sentence means: Just because he's sometimes sentimental doesn't mean his whole work is treacly.
Answer: C. treacly
While Vorotsky sometimes indulges in sentimental notions, surely his e
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09 Nov 2025, 03:12
09 Nov 2025, 03:12
It is not even treacly.
