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It takes only a (i) _________ of dry shrub for an errant spark to turn into a destructive (ii) _________.
Blank (i)
A. surfeit
B. scintilla
C. pallet
Blank (ii)
D. conflagration
E. incendiary
F. havoc
Blank (i)
A. surfeit
B. scintilla
C. pallet
Blank (ii)
D. conflagration
E. incendiary
F. havoc
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The signal word “only” indicates that you are looking for something that means “small amount” in the first blank. Surfeit (excessive amount) is an antonym, but scintilla (minute quantity, trace, or bit) is a perfect fit. Pallet, which means either “straw mattress” or “platform for storage, stacking, and moving of goods” (such as those often lifted by forklifts), doesn’t follow the “only” signal, so beware of the possible straw/dry shrub theme trap. Havoc is destructive, but has nothing to do with fire (which is what “spark” would lead you to expect). Incendiary does relate to fire, but it is not quite appropriate in this spot— an incendiary is more of a fire-starter, like dynamite. A conflagration is specifically a destructive fire.
Answer: B,D
The signal word “only” indicates that you are looking for something that means “small amount” in the first blank. Surfeit (excessive amount) is an antonym, but scintilla (minute quantity, trace, or bit) is a perfect fit. Pallet, which means either “straw mattress” or “platform for storage, stacking, and moving of goods” (such as those often lifted by forklifts), doesn’t follow the “only” signal, so beware of the possible straw/dry shrub theme trap. Havoc is destructive, but has nothing to do with fire (which is what “spark” would lead you to expect). Incendiary does relate to fire, but it is not quite appropriate in this spot— an incendiary is more of a fire-starter, like dynamite. A conflagration is specifically a destructive fire.
Answer: B,D
