Question

The young boy's ........ attempts to explain to his girlfriend why he had failed to show for their movie date did little to ease her ........ feelings.

• A. impassioned, disconsolate
• B. veracious, vacuous
• C. unbelievable, gluttonous
• D. chronic, vicarious

Hint:

When filling in the blanks, consider the emotional tone and context of the situation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: The phrase "impassioned attempts" fits because the boy's attempts were likely full of passion to explain the situation.
Step 2: "Disconsolate" fits as it describes the girlfriend's feelings of sadness or inability to be comforted.
Step 3: The other options do not make sense in the given context.