Question

1. the young roman senator, aiming to gain more power, fell victim to the __ of the older, cleverer emperor, who was able to defeat the senator through cunning and wit.

a. ignominies
b. machinations
c. consummations

1. the bosss __ was so harsh and intimidating that his employees rarely approached him, even if serious issues arose with their work.

a. veneration
b. demeanor
c. ignominy

1. despite his constant

Explanation:

Question 5

To solve this, we analyze the context: the emperor defeated the senator through "cunning and wit". Let's define the options:

• A. Ignominies: Public disgrace or shame. Doesn't fit "cunning plans".
• B. Machinations: Schemes or plots, especially devious ones. Matches the emperor's cunning to defeat the senator.
• C. Consummations: Completions or fulfillments. Irrelevant to "cunning and wit".

The context is about the boss's quality that is "harsh and intimidating", affecting employee behavior. Define the options:

• A. Veneration: Respect or reverence. Opposite of harsh/intimidating.
• B. Demeanor: Behavior or manner. A harsh demeanor would make employees avoid the boss.
• C. Ignominy: Disgrace. Doesn't relate to a boss's behavior causing intimidation.

Answer:

B. Machinations

Question 6