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07 Oct 2025, 10:50
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It is hardly surprising that the two lobbyists’ opinions of the political system reflected their professed world views: the optimist considered government corruption to be, at worst, sporadic, while the cynic thought graft was___________.
A. ubiquitous
B. aberrant
C. barefaced
D. nefarious
E. partisan
A. ubiquitous
B. aberrant
C. barefaced
D. nefarious
E. partisan
12 Oct 2025, 03:52
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Official Explanation
An optimist and a cynic will have contrasting world views, so if the optimist thinks corruption is sporadic (occasional), it is logical that the cynic believes graft (corruption) to be ubiquitous (ever-present). The use of the word while also signifies contrasting elements.
Answer: A
An optimist and a cynic will have contrasting world views, so if the optimist thinks corruption is sporadic (occasional), it is logical that the cynic believes graft (corruption) to be ubiquitous (ever-present). The use of the word while also signifies contrasting elements.
Answer: A
