Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
Her slow _____ through the company ranks came only after earning the _____ of every senior executive.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: ascent, assent
Explanation:
• Ascent: Refers to an upward movement or a climb, metaphorically indicating promotion or progress through professional ranks.
• Assent: Refers to an expression of agreement, approval, or concurrence.
The sentence context demands a word denoting upward career progression for the first blank (ascent) and a word denoting formal approval for the second blank (assent).Word | Meaning
Ascent | An upward climb or rise in status/rank
Assent | Official agreement or approval