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Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Mr. Warmington considered himself a connoisseur of fine wines, claiming he could
------- variations in taste and quality among any range of vintages he was served.

1. purvey


2. discern


3. efface


4. mollify


5. debate

Correct Answer: B

Here's Why:
Choice (B) is correct. If this term were inserted into the sentence, the sentence would read “Mr. Warmington considered himself a connoisseur of fine wines, claiming he could discern variations in taste and quality among any range of vintages he was served.” A “connoisseur” has a sophisticated ability to appreciate and assess subtleties. If Mr. Warmington considered himself a connoisseur of wine, he would claim an ability to “discern,” or detect, variations in the taste and quality of different wines.

Question Type: Sentence Completions
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