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(1) A shopkeeper with red pimples on his cheeks near the nose, and a calm, __________, calculating expression on his plump face, hurriedly and approached the officer, swinging his arms. (2) The party has been __________ with its representatives and today some of them have become__________ rich and some even preach a gospel of wealth.
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)"persistent, ostentatiously" is the pair of words that fits in the two sentences to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually complete. Hence, option (b) is the most appropriate choice. Persistent means continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. Ostentatiously means in a pretentious or showy way designed to impress. Relentless means unceasingly intense. Modestly means in an unassuming manner; without vanity or arrogance. Faltering means losing strength or momentum. Vacillating means wavering between different opinions or actions; irresolute.
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Answer: (b)"persistent, ostentatiously" is the pair of words that fits in the two sentences to make both the sentences grammatically and contextually complete. Hence, option (b) is the most appropriate choice. Persistent means continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. Ostentatiously means in a pretentious or showy way designed to impress. Relentless means unceasingly intense. Modestly means in an unassuming manner; without vanity or arrogance. Faltering means losing strength or momentum. Vacillating means wavering between different opinions or actions; irresolute.
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