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16 Jun 2025, 10:49
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Frederick the Great of Prussia was known for his (i) _________ under fire during his military victories; however, when confronting issues of domestic policy, this equilibrium sometimes failed him. He was often (ii) _________ with his ministers, who never knew when they might be subjected to one of his tirades.
Blank (i)
A. intrepidity
B. cruelty
C. sangfroid
Blank (ii)
D. fascist
E. mercurial
F. vainglorious
Blank (i)
A. intrepidity
B. cruelty
C. sangfroid
Blank (ii)
D. fascist
E. mercurial
F. vainglorious
17 Jun 2025, 12:08
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Please explain why C sangfroid fits in first blank. If it is “Sangfroid” in first blank then the overall first sentence talks about two negatives about this person - his “calmness” was under fire when he was in battlefield and then his “equilibrium” is shaky when dealing domestic issues. The word “However” should have expressed contrast between “blank 1” (under fire) and “equilibrium” (shaky). Perhaps “craven” or “cowardice” fits blank 1 better although not listed as choice.
19 Jun 2025, 11:28
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The sentence says that Frederick the Great was known for “his _________ under fire,” but goes on to say that his “equilibrium sometimes failed him.” That is the clue. The blank must mean something like grace or calm. “Sangfroid” (composure) is the best fit. “Intrepidity” (bravery) and “cruelty” do not match the clue. The failed equilibrium and “tirades” are both clues for blank (ii), which describes the way he sometimes behaved with his ministers. “Mercurial” (temperamental) is the best fit. “Fascist” (despotic) and “vainglorious” (boastful) go too far
Answer: C,E
The sentence says that Frederick the Great was known for “his _________ under fire,” but goes on to say that his “equilibrium sometimes failed him.” That is the clue. The blank must mean something like grace or calm. “Sangfroid” (composure) is the best fit. “Intrepidity” (bravery) and “cruelty” do not match the clue. The failed equilibrium and “tirades” are both clues for blank (ii), which describes the way he sometimes behaved with his ministers. “Mercurial” (temperamental) is the best fit. “Fascist” (despotic) and “vainglorious” (boastful) go too far
Answer: C,E
