Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word choices: In high Victorian society, the management of estates and local communities was directed towards ____ and enhancing the bounty of the prestige and ____ of the aristocracy.

  1. maintaining…condescension

  2. authorizing…advocacy

  3. influencing…delicacy

  4. perpetuating…sway

  5. reverberating…obliteration

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D Correct answer
Explanation

In this context, 'perpetuating' means to make something continue indefinitely, which fits the goal of maintaining aristocratic status. 'Sway' refers to influence or power, which complements 'prestige'.