Question: Read the following statements carefully:
Though he thought of himself as a/an ______ person, his boss's abusive behaviour made him talk back. However, as he engaged in a/an _______ with his boss, all he got in response was a/an
Fill in the blanks meaningfully, in the above statement, from the following options:
‘Nonchalant’ or ‘insouciant’ refers to someone who is feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed. ‘Philippic’ means ‘a bitter attack or denunciation’. ‘Ennui’ means a ‘feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement’. Thus only, ‘nonchalant’ or ‘insouciant’ can be used to describe a person as ‘Ennui’ and ‘Philippic’ are feelings. Thus, [3] and [4] are eliminated. Similarly, one cannot indulge in ‘Ennui’ or ‘Philippic’ with one’s boss. ‘Remonstration’ means saying or pleading in protest, objection, or disapproval. It fits the second blank perfectly. Hence, [2] and [5] are eliminated. ‘Philippic’ and ‘Ennui’ fit the third and fourth blanks perfectly.