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01 Jul 2025, 10:20
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The comedian’s _________ wit has long been the cause of the polarized sentiments she evokes in her audience; some adore her caustic sense of humor, while others abhor it.
A. ample
B. acerbic
C. anachronistic
D. abstruse
E. astounding
A. ample
B. acerbic
C. anachronistic
D. abstruse
E. astounding
19 Jul 2025, 04:09
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The comedian has a “caustic” (critical or sarcastic) sense of humor. Also, she’s polarizing, as some people adore her, and some hate, or “abhor,” her. A good word for the blank would mean something like sharp or biting or controversial. “Acerbic” (sharp, sarcastic, or candid in an almost bitter way) is the best choice. “Ample” (big or large) doesn’t explain why her wit is so controversial. “Anachronistic” means out of place in time, and “abstruse” means difficult to understand. An “astounding” sense of humor would probably cause everyone to feel the same way about her and so can be eliminated.
Answer: B
The comedian has a “caustic” (critical or sarcastic) sense of humor. Also, she’s polarizing, as some people adore her, and some hate, or “abhor,” her. A good word for the blank would mean something like sharp or biting or controversial. “Acerbic” (sharp, sarcastic, or candid in an almost bitter way) is the best choice. “Ample” (big or large) doesn’t explain why her wit is so controversial. “Anachronistic” means out of place in time, and “abstruse” means difficult to understand. An “astounding” sense of humor would probably cause everyone to feel the same way about her and so can be eliminated.
Answer: B
