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Mr. Warmington considered himself a connoisseur of fine wines, claiming he could ------- variations in taste and quality among any range of vintages he was served.
A. purvey
B. discern
C. efface
D. mollify
E. debate

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楼主 Date: 2009-01-13 17:52:35

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Hint : The second part of the sentence, beginning with “claiming,” modifies or describes the first part.

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Correct Answer: B

Here's Why: Choice (B) is correct. If this term were inserted into the sentence, the sentence would read “Mr. Warmington considered himself a connoisseur of fine wines, claiming he could discern variations in taste and quality among any range of vintages he was served.” A “connoisseur” has a sophisticated ability to appreciate and assess subtleties. If Mr. Warmington considered himself a connoisseur of wine, he would claim an ability to “discern,” or detect, variations in the taste and quality of different wines.
Question Type: Sentence Completions
(Critical Reading)

板凳 Date: 2009-01-13 17:56:44

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