Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The actor’s ------- decline in popularity was as striking and unexpected as his ------- rise to prominence had been.
A sudden . . meteoric
B gradual . . equivocal
C precipitous . . obscure
D dazzling . . secret
E inevitable . . unpredictable
Answer is A
Here's Why:
Choice (A) is correct. We know that “striking and unexpected” describes both the actor’s rise and his decline; “sudden” fits with this description, as does “meteoric,” which means suddenly or temporarily brilliant.
Question Type: Sentence Completions
(Critical Reading)
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