Which of the following pairs of words can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
The artist's refined _____ for subtle tones matched the delicate hues on her _____.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: palate, palette
Explanation
• Palate refers to a person's sense of taste, discernment, or aesthetic appreciation (e.g., a refined taste for art or flavors). In the first blank, it describes the artist's discerning taste for colors.
• Palette refers to the flat board an artist uses to mix paints, or the specific range of colors used in a work. In the second blank, it refers to the artist's board displaying delicate hues.Word | Meaning
Palate | A person's appreciation of taste or artistic discernment
Palette | A thin board on which an artist mixes colors
Pallet | A wooden platform for moving goods, or a straw bed