Question

Fill in the blanks with the right choice of words.

Before his marriage, the Duke had led an austere existence and now regarded the affectionate, somewhat ____ behavior of his young wife as simply ____.

• A. restrained - despicable
• B. childish - elevating
• C. playful - sublime
• D. frivolous - puerile
• E. unpleasant - delightful

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

frivolous - puerile

The adjective 'frivolous' means not having any serious purpose or value and fits the context of the first blank while 'puerile' means childishly silly and immature which fits the context of the second blank. Thus D is the best answer.

None of the other options fit the given context.