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26 Dec 2024, 13:11
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During years of mismanagement by the Socialist Party, Burma drifted into economic _________ and isolation, a far cry from the power and influence exerted by the country at the peak of the Toungoo Dynasty in the 16th century.
A. monotony
B. opulence
C. nonchalance
D. feebleness
E. recriminations
A. monotony
B. opulence
C. nonchalance
D. feebleness
E. recriminations
29 Dec 2024, 12:29
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You know that Burma was being mismanaged, so you want something bad (and appropriate to describe an economy). The blank and “isolation” are contrasted with “power and influence.” Just as isolation and influence are (somewhat) opposite ideas, you can expect the blank to oppose power: something like not powerful or not strong. Feebleness (weakness) is a good match. Monotony (lack of variety, tedious repetition) is negative, but no proof in the sentence supports this meaning. Opulence (wealth, abundance) is opposite of the desired meaning. Both nonchalance (casual lack of concern) and recriminations (counteraccusations) don’t make sense following “economic.”
Answer: D
You know that Burma was being mismanaged, so you want something bad (and appropriate to describe an economy). The blank and “isolation” are contrasted with “power and influence.” Just as isolation and influence are (somewhat) opposite ideas, you can expect the blank to oppose power: something like not powerful or not strong. Feebleness (weakness) is a good match. Monotony (lack of variety, tedious repetition) is negative, but no proof in the sentence supports this meaning. Opulence (wealth, abundance) is opposite of the desired meaning. Both nonchalance (casual lack of concern) and recriminations (counteraccusations) don’t make sense following “economic.”
Answer: D
