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16 Dec 2024, 09:40
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45%
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Question Stats:
21% (00:36) correct
78% (00:31) wrong based on 23 sessions
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_________ against China’s record on environmental protection has become a ubiquitous pastime at energy summits, especially among those already inclined to invective on such topics.
A. Inveigling
B. Speculating
C. Needling
D. Ranting
E. Lauding
A. Inveigling
B. Speculating
C. Needling
D. Ranting
E. Lauding
22 Dec 2024, 09:43
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Inveighing (expressing disapproval; railing against) would fit, but inveigling (winning over by flattery) is a trap. The real clues to the right answer are that this is an action done “against China’s record” and “already inclined to invective” (invective means “insulting or harsh language”). Speculating is too neutral, and lauding (praising) is too positive. Needling (teasing or provoking) can be negative, but would be done to someone or to some group—not something that could be done “against China’s record.”
Answer: D
Inveighing (expressing disapproval; railing against) would fit, but inveigling (winning over by flattery) is a trap. The real clues to the right answer are that this is an action done “against China’s record” and “already inclined to invective” (invective means “insulting or harsh language”). Speculating is too neutral, and lauding (praising) is too positive. Needling (teasing or provoking) can be negative, but would be done to someone or to some group—not something that could be done “against China’s record.”
Answer: D
