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Difficulty: MediumWords Commonly Confused and Homonyms

Select the pair of words that appropriately completes the sentence: 'The ________ scholar warned the international committee that a widespread financial collapse was ________ unless structural monetary reforms were enacted immediately.' Which option fills the blanks correctly?

  1. eminent / imminentAnswer
  2. B
    imminent / eminent
  3. C
    immanent / eminent
  4. D
    eminent / immanent

Answer

The pair 'eminent / imminent' correctly completes the sentence contextually and grammatically.
The word 'eminent' means famous, distinguished, or respected within a profession, making it the appropriate modifier for a scholar. The word 'imminent' means about to happen or impending, which accurately describes a looming financial collapse.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the first blank requiring an adjective to modify the noun 'scholar'.
The word needed should mean respected, distinguished, or prominent. 'Eminent' fits this definition.
'Eminent' specifically describes a person who is famous and respected within a particular sphere.
2
Analyze the second blank requiring an adjective to describe the approaching 'financial collapse'.
The word needed must indicate that the event is about to happen very soon. 'Imminent' fits this definition.
'Imminent' means impending or close at hand.

Key Concept

Distinction between the paronyms and near-homophones 'eminent', 'imminent', and 'immanent'.
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Words Commonly Confused and Homonyms

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