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19 Jun 2025, 06:50
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66% (00:40) wrong based on 3 sessions
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Though the negotiation was initially expected to proceed smoothly, it soon became apparent that any semblance of (i) _________ between the parties was disingenuous or, at best, a superficial adherence to certain (ii) _________.
Blank (i)
A. duplicity
B. amity
C. solace
Blank (ii)
D. mores
E. truisms
F. plaudits
Blank (i)
A. duplicity
B. amity
C. solace
Blank (ii)
D. mores
E. truisms
F. plaudits
22 Jun 2025, 13:21
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The word “though” indicates that the negotiation did not actually proceed smoothly. The first blank comes after “semblance of,” which indicates an outward appearance, especially one different from the reality. The word “disingenuous” backs up that meaning. You need something positive—the parties are showing false “amity,” or friendliness, out of “a superficial adherence to” (pretense of following) customs or rules—“mores.” The other choices for the first blank, “duplicity” (deliberate deceptiveness) and “solace” (comfort or consolation in sorrow) don’t fit logically with “disingenuous.” Similarly, “truisms” (self-evident claims) and “plaudits” (expressions of praise) would create a nonsensical meaning in the second blank.
Answer: B,D
The word “though” indicates that the negotiation did not actually proceed smoothly. The first blank comes after “semblance of,” which indicates an outward appearance, especially one different from the reality. The word “disingenuous” backs up that meaning. You need something positive—the parties are showing false “amity,” or friendliness, out of “a superficial adherence to” (pretense of following) customs or rules—“mores.” The other choices for the first blank, “duplicity” (deliberate deceptiveness) and “solace” (comfort or consolation in sorrow) don’t fit logically with “disingenuous.” Similarly, “truisms” (self-evident claims) and “plaudits” (expressions of praise) would create a nonsensical meaning in the second blank.
Answer: B,D
