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    Question

    In the following sentences, two words are omitted.

    Choose the correct option that can fill the blanks both contextually and grammatically. The philosopher's _____________writings on metaphysics were ___________by scholars but inaccessible to the general public.
    A Separatist, swab Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Abstruse, revered Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Swain, unconvincing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Undercharged, voluptuous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E View, yearn Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A. Separatist, swab • Separatist – someone who wants independence or separation from a larger group • Swab – to clean or wipe; also a mop-like tool for cleaning B. Abstruse, revered • Abstruse – hard to understand, intellectually complex • Revered – greatly respected or admired C. Swain, unconvincing • Swain – a young man or lover (old-fashioned) • Unconvincing – not persuasive, doubtful D. Undercharged, voluptuous • Undercharged – asked to pay too little • Voluptuous – full, sensual, luxurious (usually about physical appearance) E. View, yearn • View – opinion, perspective, or act of seeing • Yearn – to long for or desire deeply

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