A coup, an achievement.
The sentence suggests that despite the
unimpressive media coverage of the event, the organizers were still pleased.
The second part of the sentence states one specific positive aspect of the
event: a “mass of everyday people” attended. Therefore, the best pair of
words here would be “coup” and “achievement,” both of which can mean a
successful move, and both of which match the positive feelings that the
organizers felt. A “miracle” (a highly improbable event that can’t be
explained by science) is too strong. Of the remaining options, “blemish” and
“debacle” form a pair, but they contradict the intended meaning of the
sentence. Finally, “exception” does not work since it does not have a pair.
116.
Retort, rejoinder.
Churchill makes a witty comeback. “Retort” and
“rejoinder” are perfect. “Recrimination,” meaning an accusation, does not fit.
A witty reply is not an “anecdote,” nor is it an “aphorism” or “maxim” (both
of which mean a short statement containing some general truth or wisdom).
117.
Fancied, relished.
The teacher was “well-loved by students” but didn’t
love or enjoy “the work of teaching.” In fact, he had “deep-seated anxieties”
about certain aspects of teaching. “Fancied” and “relished” are the correct
pair. Of the incorrect answer choices, “appreciated” is most similar to the
correct answers, but there is no clue in the sentence that would suggest that
the teacher did not appreciate the work he did. While “abhorred” and
“detested” are synonyms, their meaning is the opposite of what the clues
suggest. Finally, “ascertained” does not fit the required meaning, nor does it
have a pair among the answers.
118.
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