In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The minute you start _______ and tolerating __________, it becomes the new norm and the slide begins and therefore, we must constantly __________ to give our best and be recognized, not simply aim to do just enough to ___________ that we don’t get found out.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. compromising, mediocrity, strive, ensure.
- The word in the first blank should be similar in sense of tolerating, so "Compromising" is the correct filler.
- Compromising: to agree to give up something you want if the other side.
- The second blank refers to a word that means of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance, so "Mediocrity" is the correct filler.
- Mediocrity: the quality or state of being mediocre.
- The third blank refers that we must keep on putting endeavors, so "Strive" is the correct filler.
- Strive: make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
- The last blank implies that we must make sure that we are not found.
- Ensure: make certain that this will occur.