Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word choices: To his friends and family, Mark was a pleasant mix of ____ and congenial. To his business associates, however, Mark was as ____ as he was turgid.
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approachable…regal
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demonstrative…farcical
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nebulous…mundane
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quaint…parsimonious
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affable…pretentious
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Correct answer
Explanation
The first blank requires a word similar to 'congenial' (friendly), making 'affable' a perfect fit. The second blank requires a word similar to 'turgid' (pompous or swollen), making 'pretentious' the correct match. This creates a clear contrast between his personal and professional personas.