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23 Jun 2025, 09:24
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After 25 years as an emergency room surgeon, his reaction during nearly any emergency could only be described as _________: he would evenly address the paramedics, evaluate the situation, and methodically work through his normal routine.
A. qualified
B. premeditated
C. phlegmatic
D. unflappable
E. enraptured
F. enthusiastic
A. qualified
B. premeditated
C. phlegmatic
D. unflappable
E. enraptured
F. enthusiastic
25 Jun 2025, 02:32
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The surgeon worked “methodically” and addressed paramedics “evenly,” so his reactions in an emergency would be calm, cool, and in control. “Phlegmatic” means not excitable, calm, and composed, so it’s a good fit. “Unflappable” means not easily upset or perturbed, especially in a crisis. “Qualified” is a bit of a trap: he’s a qualified doctor, but to say that his reactions were “qualified” would imply that they were limited or restricted in some way. Someone methodical might be “premeditat[ing]” about certain things, but how can a reaction be “premeditated”? He couldn’t pre-plan his response to an emergency. “Enraptured” and “enthusiastic” would indicate emotional responses, but, in fact, the opposite was true: he showed little emotion and retained composure.
Answer: C,D
The surgeon worked “methodically” and addressed paramedics “evenly,” so his reactions in an emergency would be calm, cool, and in control. “Phlegmatic” means not excitable, calm, and composed, so it’s a good fit. “Unflappable” means not easily upset or perturbed, especially in a crisis. “Qualified” is a bit of a trap: he’s a qualified doctor, but to say that his reactions were “qualified” would imply that they were limited or restricted in some way. Someone methodical might be “premeditat[ing]” about certain things, but how can a reaction be “premeditated”? He couldn’t pre-plan his response to an emergency. “Enraptured” and “enthusiastic” would indicate emotional responses, but, in fact, the opposite was true: he showed little emotion and retained composure.
Answer: C,D
