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Difficulty: EasyCollocation and Idiomatic Fit

Complete the sentence below by entering the correct preposition that forms the standard idiomatic collocation.

Answer:Although the lead scientist was initially enamored 【of】 the novel hypothesis, further empirical evidence forced her to reconsider her stance.

Answer

The correct preposition to complete the idiomatic expression is 'of' (or 'with').
In formal written English, the adjective 'enamored' takes the preposition 'of' (or less formally 'with') to form a proper idiomatic phrase meaning to be filled with love, fascination, or admiration.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target adjective requiring a specific prepositional complement.
The target word is 'enamored'.
Idiomatic correctness depends on pairing specific adjectives with their customary prepositions.
2
Determine the standard idiomatic collocation for 'enamored'.
The adjective 'enamored' idiomatically pairs with the preposition 'of' (or acceptably 'with').
In standard formal English tested on the GRE, 'enamored of' is the primary established idiom meaning filled with admiration or fascination for something.

Key Concept

Adjective-Preposition Collocation
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Collocation and Idiomatic Fit

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