1. The charlatan's seemingly frank and open demeanor was actually a _____ means of enlisting his patient's confidence.
A. disingenuous B.cathartic C.prosaic

2. The aspiring writer, who remained ____ even after being rejected by several major publishers, felt certain of achieving literary ____
A. hopeless...vindication B. undaunted...celebrity C. obsequious...neglect

3. Fred often used ____ to achieve his professional goals, even though such artful subterfuge alienated his colleagues.
A. chicanery B. disputation C. consensus

Question

1. The charlatan's seemingly frank and open demeanor was actually a _____ means of enlisting his patient's confidence.
A. disingenuous B.cathartic C.prosaic

2. The aspiring writer, who remained ____ even after being rejected by several major publishers, felt certain of achieving literary ____
A. hopeless...vindication B. undaunted...celebrity C. obsequious...neglect

3. Fred often used ____ to achieve his professional goals, even though such artful subterfuge alienated his colleagues.
A. chicanery B. disputation C. consensus