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nignag
15 days ago
12

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.

English
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Gnom [6.4K]15 days ago
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1) Rob’s self-centered nature as a teenager can be attributed to the excessive pampering he received in his childhood.

Coddle- this term denotes the act of treating someone with an overabundance of kindness and care. Therefore, in this context, coddled is the most fitting choice, as Rob focused primarily on his own needs and desires, unable to connect with others through empathy or kindness. This was a result of the undue attention and affection he received as a child, leading to his self-centeredness.

2) Mr. James, after observing the loud and enthusiastic applause for Adam’s speech, grew concerned that the new student body president might be a novice demagogue.

Demagogue- this term refers to a political figure who gains popularity by appealing to popular desires rather than rational thought and sound judgment.


seraphim [6.2K]15 days ago
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Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.1) Due to being coddled in his childhood, Rob developed tendencies of self-centeredness as a teenager.
2) After noticing the loud and appreciative reaction to Adam’s speech, Mr. James became worried that his newly elected student body president might be an inexperienced <span>demagogue</span>.
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