Directions: Select the two answer choices that, when used to complete the sentence, fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole and produce completed sentences that are alike in meaning.

In the meantime, Robert C. Black has gone on to celebrate Anarchy After Leftism, in a book whose smokescreen of insult and ________ hides a basic lack of ideas about what “anarchy after leftism” really represents, apart perhaps from the supremacy of self-interest.

(1) This is incorrect as the use of 'and' after insult suggests continuation of the tone. 'Exaltation' and 'approbation' are opposites of insult. (2) This is incorrect as the sentence ends on a note of derision for 'self-interest' of Robert Black. Hence, 'altruism' or 'selflessness' cannot be the appropriate words. (3) This is incorrect as the use of 'and' after insult suggests continuation of the tone. 'Exaltation' and 'approbation' are opposites of insult. (4) This is correct as 'vitriol' correctly conveys a continuation of the emotion of insult. Also, there is a similar word in 'virulence'. (5) This is correct as 'vitriol' correctly conveys a continuation of the emotion of insult. Also, there is a similar word in 'virulence'. (6) This is incorrect as the sentence ends on a note of derision for 'self-interest' of Robert Black. Hence, 'altruism' or 'selflessness' cannot be the appropriate words.