Question

Lenin was the initiator of the central drama - the tragedy - of our era, the rise of totalitarian states. A hhixcd man with a scholar's habits and a general's tactical instincts, Lenin introduced to the 20^th century the practice of taking an all-embracing ideology and imposing it on an entire society rapidly and mercilessly.

• A. hawkish
• B. boorish
• C. rakish
• D. bookish

Answer 1

The correct option is D

bookish

Hawkish: Disposed to warfare or hard-line policies.
Boorish: Ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance.
Rakish: Having or displaying a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance.
Bookish: Devoted to reading and studying rather than worldly interests.
Option (d) is most appropriate as 'bookish' goes with 'scholar's habits'.