Direction.
Select the most appropriate set of words from the given choices to fill in the blanks.
Our _______________ diversity may also be of some value. Because we have always learned to live with pluralism, it is possible that we may be better prepared to _____________ the diversity of global economy.
stupefying, negotiate
plural, alleviate
variegated, annihilate
dreary, exasperate
Correct Answer :
A. stupefying, negotiate
a) Stupefying (amazing), negotiate (cope with) : appropriate. (b) plural (many), alleviate (reduce something negative) : inappropriate. (c) annihilate (eliminate, wipe out) : inappropriate. (d) dreary (boring), exasperate (annoy) : inappropriate.
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