Question

Fill in the blanks with a suitable choice of words:

Nothing is so __________ to a nation as an extreme of self-partiality, and the total want of ___________ of what others will naturally hope or fear.

• A. repugnant, sense
• B. delusional, method
• C. fatal, consideration
• D. unethical, discretion
• E. detrimental, concern

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

fatal, consideration

Option C: 'Fatal' means 'causing or capable of causing death'.

'Consideration' means 'careful thought' or 'thoughtfulness for others'.

The words are relevant in the context of the given sentence: 'nothing is more fatal to a nation as the extremes of self-partiality and the total need for consideration (sympathy for others) for others' hope or fear'.

Hence option C is correct.

Option A: 'Repugnant' means 'distasteful' or 'offensive'.

'Sense' refers to the 'action of grasping or understanding something'.

Option B: 'Delusional' means 'having false or unrealistic beliefs'.

'Method' refers to 'a procedure, technique, or way of doing something'.

Option D: 'Unethical' means 'lacking moral principles'.

'Discretion' means 'freedom of judgement or choice'.

Option E: 'Detrimental' means 'damaging or harmful'.

'Concern' means 'be of interest or importance to'.

These words do not form a complete, meaningful sentence.

Hence options A, B, D and E are wrong.