226. In Anne of Gables, the heroine turns down a prestigious scholarship so that the young hero may receive it; once more, the woman ________ her own ________ to those of the man.

    (A) prefers ... ambitions

    (B) sacrifices ... losses

    (C) surrenders ... talents

    (D) accommodates ... beliefs

    (E) subordinates ... interests

 227. In Victorian times, countless Egyptian mummies were ground up to produce dried mummy powder, hailed by quacks as a near-magical ________ able to cure a wide variety of ailments.

    (A) toxin

    (B) indisposition

    (C) symptom

    (D) panacea

    (E) placebo

 228. In a nation where the economic reversals of the past few years have taken a psychological as well as a financial toll on many regions, what most ________ the South may be the degree of ________ throughout the region.

    (A) distinguishes ... optimism

    (B) grieves ... prosperity

    (C) typifies ... disenfranchisement

    (D) distresses ... reflection

    (E) appeases ... idealism

 229. In apologizing to the uncredited photographer, the editor said that he ________ that this ________ use of copyrighted photographs had taken place.

    (A) deplored ... legitimate

    (B) conceded ... inevitable

    (C) regretted ... unauthorized

    (D) admitted ... warranted

    (E) acknowledged ... appropriate

 230. In attempting to reconcile estranged spouses, counselors try to foster a spirit of ________ rather than one of stubborn implacability.

    (A) disillusionment

    (B) ambivalence

    (C) compromise

    (D) antagonism

    (E) independence

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