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2. The contradictions inherent in Bernie’s worldview were apparent to
   everyone but him: while always quick to point out the importance
   of moral , in his personal dealings, he considered
   to be somehow unproblematic.

A malingering D dissembling

B equivocation E mischievousness

C rectitude F fastidiousness

3. Although the politician’s well-considered declaration could hardly
   be thought of as , it somehow still elicited murmurs of
   from the electorate.

A ephemeral D quiescence

B offensive E disapproval

C trivial F solicitousness

4. The new book obscures in material that would be
   beneficial for all audiences, not just the academic circles that the author
   traffics in. Such inaccessibility, while lamentable for any book with general
   relevance, is particularly in this case, given the author’s
   oft-stated desire to make his research available to a wider audience.

A jargon D irksome

B malevolence E enervating

C disinterestedness F disheartening

5. To his acquaintances, his might seem effortful, so
   consistently and unfailingly does he demonstrate it. But those who know
   him well know his vehement opposition to all forms of
   and so take his good-naturedness at face value

A geniality D objectivity

B stolidity E subterfuge

C vivacity F venality

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